M2.9 earthquake — 16 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 16 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico on Aug 26, 2026 at 07:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 4 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 4.2 km |
| Coordinates | 17.959, -65.418 |
| Time | Aug 26, 07:58 UTC |
| Location | 16 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71529828 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 2 km | Aug 26, 12:28 UTC | 14 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 3 km | Aug 26, 08:07 UTC | 17 km S of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 31 km | Aug 25, 19:47 UTC | 24 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 97 km | Aug 26, 07:09 UTC | 40 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.1 | 105 km | Aug 25, 02:56 UTC | 29 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.4 | 144 km | Aug 26, 15:48 UTC | 75 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.