2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 10 km ESE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — October 28, 2026

2026-10-28 15:19:25 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 11:19 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time15:19 UTC≈ 11:19 AM UTC-4
Depth33.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.070°, -65.373°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.07°, -65.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
33.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0702°N
-65.3725°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71537838
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
0.251°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-28 16:11:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71537838). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 28, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 10 km ESE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — October 28, 2026. Retrieved October 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71537838/