2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 16 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — October 1, 2026

2026-10-01 08:45:58 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 4:45 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time08:45 UTC≈ 4:45 AM UTC-4
Depth14.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.605°, -66.654°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.61°, -66.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
14.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6055°N
-66.6538°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71535278
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
119
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
209.0°
Min Station Distance
0.274°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-01 09:22:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71535278). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 1, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 16 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — October 1, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71535278/