M2.7 earthquake — 24 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 24 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico on Aug 25, 2026 at 19:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 3 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 | 3.1 km |
| Coordinates | 17.877, -65.697 |
| Time | Aug 25, 19:47 UTC |
| Location | 24 km SE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71529788 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 28 km | Aug 26, 08:07 UTC | 17 km S of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| M3.1 | 30 km | Aug 26, 12:28 UTC | 14 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 31 km | Aug 26, 07:58 UTC | 16 km SSE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 122 km | Aug 22, 21:40 UTC | 11 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 122 km | Aug 26, 07:09 UTC | 40 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| M2.6 | 129 km | Aug 23, 22:08 UTC | 12 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.