M2.9 earthquake — 19 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 19 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico on Oct 3, 2026 at 13:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 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 | 7.4 km |
| Coordinates | 18.455, -67.386 |
| Time | Oct 3, 13:33 UTC |
| Location | 19 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71535513 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 2 km | Oct 3, 10:35 UTC | 19 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 69 km | Oct 2, 12:07 UTC | 68 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
| M2.5 | 72 km | Oct 4, 03:14 UTC | 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 73 km | Sep 30, 21:03 UTC | 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 76 km | Oct 1, 02:41 UTC | 2 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 79 km | Oct 2, 13:29 UTC | 65 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.