M2.5 earthquake — 10 km ESE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 10 km ESE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico on Oct 28, 2026 at 15:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 34 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 33.8 km |
| Coordinates | 18.070, -65.373 |
| Time | Oct 28, 15:19 UTC |
| Location | 10 km ESE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71537838 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 13 km | Oct 28, 09:44 UTC | 21 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 15 km | Oct 24, 06:49 UTC | 24 km ESE of Isabel Segunda, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 76 km | Oct 27, 11:10 UTC | 30 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.2 | 91 km | Oct 25, 04:35 UTC | 58 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.2 | 93 km | Oct 25, 04:41 UTC | 65 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico |
| M3.4 | 95 km | Oct 25, 04:51 UTC | 65 km NNW of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.