2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 3 km SSW of La Playa, Puerto Rico — October 7, 2026

2026-10-07 00:24:31 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 8:24 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time00:24 UTC≈ 8:24 PM UTC-4
Depth88.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.255°, -67.201°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.25°, -67.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
88.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.2547°N
-67.2012°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71535938
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.135°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-07 00:33:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71535938). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 7, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 3 km SSW of La Playa, Puerto Rico — October 7, 2026. Retrieved October 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71535938/