2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 2 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — September 19, 2026

2026-09-19 16:31:19 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:31 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time16:31 UTC≈ 12:31 PM UTC-4
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.973°, -66.928°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9730°N
-66.9285°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71533043
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
167.0°
Min Station Distance
0.019°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-19 16:53:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71533043). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 19, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 2 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — September 19, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71533043/