2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 25 km WNW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — October 19, 2026

2026-10-19 04:57:59 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 12:57 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time04:57 UTC≈ 12:57 AM UTC-4
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.155°, -67.411°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.16°, -67.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1555°N
-67.4107°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71537203
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
130
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
175.0°
Min Station Distance
0.237°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-19 05:35:20 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: pr71537203). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 19, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 25 km WNW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — October 19, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71537203/