M2.6 earthquake — 2 km WNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 2 km WNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico on Oct 24, 2026 at 03:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 9 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 9.2 km |
| Coordinates | 18.002, -66.939 |
| Time | Oct 24, 03:34 UTC |
| Location | 2 km WNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71537543 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 2 km | Oct 21, 03:47 UTC | 1 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 30 km | Oct 20, 23:54 UTC | 24 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 73 km | Oct 27, 01:56 UTC | 39 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico |
| M3.2 | 113 km | Oct 24, 21:07 UTC | 57 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 124 km | Oct 21, 05:01 UTC | 53 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico |
| M3.2 | 138 km | Oct 23, 00:13 UTC | 77 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.