2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 42 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico — October 5, 2026

2026-10-05 08:00:10 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 4:00 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time08:00 UTC≈ 4:00 AM UTC-4
Depth13.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.815°, -67.325°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.81°, -67.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
13.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8148°N
-67.3247°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71535823
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-05 08:27:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71535823). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 5, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 42 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico — October 5, 2026. Retrieved October 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71535823/