M2.9 earthquake — 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico on Oct 29, 2026 at 16:08 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 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 | 16.6 km |
| Coordinates | 17.938, -65.333 |
| Time | Oct 29, 16:08 UTC |
| Location | 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71537918 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 2 km | Oct 28, 09:44 UTC | 21 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 15 km | Oct 28, 15:19 UTC | 10 km ESE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 17 km | Oct 24, 06:49 UTC | 24 km ESE of Isabel Segunda, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 50 km | Oct 29, 10:19 UTC | 23 km NNW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.0 | 86 km | Oct 27, 11:10 UTC | 30 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M3.2 | 88 km | Oct 30, 06:53 UTC | 36 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.