2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 18 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 02:09:41 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 10:09 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time02:09 UTC≈ 10:09 PM UTC-4
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.333°, -67.427°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.33°, -67.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3332°N
-67.4272°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531888
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
285.0°
Min Station Distance
0.292°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-16 02:37:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71531888). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 18 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531888/