2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 66 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico — August 31, 2026

2026-08-31 20:37:23 UTC (32 min ago) · approx. 3:37 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:37 UTC≈ 3:37 PM UTC-5
Depth15.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.158°, -67.847°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.16°, -67.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
15.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1582°N
-67.8474°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000td6y
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
322.0°
Min Station Distance
0.671°
RMS Residual
0.92 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 21:01:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000td6y). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 31, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 66 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico — August 31, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000td6y/