M2.7 earthquake — 20 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 20 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico on Sep 5, 2026 at 17:25 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 15 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 14.6 km |
| Coordinates | 18.191, -67.389 |
| Time | Sep 5, 17:25 UTC |
| Location | 20 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71531008 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 26 km | Sep 9, 00:04 UTC | 15 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico |
| M3.2 | 36 km | Sep 7, 08:08 UTC | 7 km WNW of Maricao, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 66 km | Sep 12, 09:52 UTC | 1 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 71 km | Sep 9, 05:33 UTC | 64 km SW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico |
| M3.2 | 74 km | Sep 7, 20:10 UTC | 27 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico |
| M3.2 | 87 km | Sep 8, 19:50 UTC | 70 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.