2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 3 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico — November 5, 2026

2026-11-05 13:37:07 UTC (17 hours ago) · approx. 9:37 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time13:37 UTC≈ 9:37 AM UTC-4
Depth35.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.243°, -66.425°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.24°, -66.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
35.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2428°N
-66.4247°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71538523
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
119
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
59.0°
Min Station Distance
0.096°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-05 14:01:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71538523). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 3 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico — November 5, 2026. Retrieved November 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71538523/