2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 13 km NNE of Carrizales, Puerto Rico — September 22, 2026

2026-09-22 07:30:17 UTC (7 hours ago) · approx. 3:30 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time07:30 UTC≈ 3:30 AM UTC-4
Depth16.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.596°, -66.755°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.60°, -66.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
16.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.5955°N
-66.7552°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71534028
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.126°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-22 08:41:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71534028). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 22, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 13 km NNE of Carrizales, Puerto Rico — September 22, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71534028/