2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 2 km NNW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — November 8, 2026

2026-11-08 07:17:31 UTC (52 min ago) · approx. 3:17 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time07:17 UTC≈ 3:17 AM UTC-4
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.993°, -67.054°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -67.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9927°N
-67.0537°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71538773
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
130
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
127.0°
Min Station Distance
0.025°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-08 07:50:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71538773). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 8, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 2 km NNW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — November 8, 2026. Retrieved November 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71538773/