2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — October 29, 2026

2026-10-29 16:08:58 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 12:08 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time16:08 UTC≈ 12:08 PM UTC-4
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.938°, -65.333°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -65.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9377°N
-65.3332°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71537918
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.371°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-29 16:31:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71537918). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 29, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — October 29, 2026. Retrieved October 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71537918/