2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 8 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — September 26, 2026

2026-09-26 05:35:09 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 1:35 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time05:35 UTC≈ 1:35 AM UTC-4
Depth88.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.538°, -66.460°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.54°, -66.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
88.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.5378°N
-66.4598°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71534718
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
120
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
193.0°
Min Station Distance
0.236°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-26 06:27:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71534718). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 26, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 8 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — September 26, 2026. Retrieved September 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71534718/