2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 69 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 16:50:10 UTC (57 min ago) · approx. 11:50 AM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time16:50 UTC≈ 11:50 AM UTC-5
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.910°, -67.591°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.91°, -67.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.9102°N
-67.5915°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tjg9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
319.0°
Min Station Distance
0.633°
RMS Residual
0.35 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-09 17:18:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tjg9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 9, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 69 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tjg9/