2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 18 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — October 31, 2026
2026-10-31 21:03:19 UTC (14 hours ago) · approx. 5:03 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time21:03 UTC≈ 5:03 PM UTC-4
Depth68.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.626°, -66.438°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
68.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6257°N
-66.4375°E
-66.4375°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71538123
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
255.0°
Min Station Distance
0.313°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-31 21:13:25 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71538123). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 31, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 18 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — October 31, 2026. Retrieved October 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71538123/