2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 1 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 03:47:01 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 11:47 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time03:47 UTC≈ 11:47 PM UTC-4
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.988°, -66.927°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -66.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9877°N
-66.9270°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71537363
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
122
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
156.0°
Min Station Distance
0.047°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-21 04:15:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71537363). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 1 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71537363/