2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 19 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico — October 3, 2026

2026-10-03 13:33:34 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 9:33 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time13:33 UTC≈ 9:33 AM UTC-4
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.455°, -67.386°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.46°, -67.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4552°N
-67.3860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71535513
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
298.0°
Min Station Distance
0.174°
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-03 14:02:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71535513). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 3, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 19 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico — October 3, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71535513/