2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 11 km N of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico — September 19, 2026

2026-09-19 17:18:37 UTC (20 min ago) · approx. 1:18 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time17:18 UTC≈ 1:18 PM UTC-4
Depth16.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.577°, -66.933°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.58°, -66.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
16.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.5770°N
-66.9333°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71533073
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
265.0°
Min Station Distance
0.201°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-19 17:32:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71533073). 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 11 km N of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico — September 19, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71533073/