2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 12 km NW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — August 14, 2026

2026-08-14 08:12:08 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 4:12 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:12 UTC≈ 4:12 AM UTC-4
Depth112.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.164°, -67.261°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.16°, -67.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
112.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.1644°N
-67.2614°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tkmc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
0.123°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-14 09:13:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tkmc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 14, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 12 km NW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tkmc/