2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Culebra, Puerto Rico — September 25, 2026

2026-09-25 05:15:03 UTC (16 hours ago) · approx. 1:15 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time05:15 UTC≈ 1:15 AM UTC-4
Depth18.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.336°, -65.377°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.34°, -65.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
18.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3362°N
-65.3772°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71534578
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
170.0°
Min Station Distance
0.094°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-25 05:48:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71534578). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 25, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Culebra, Puerto Rico — September 25, 2026. Retrieved September 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71534578/