M2.9 earthquake — 25 km WNW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 25 km WNW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico on Oct 19, 2026 at 04:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 6 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 | 5.9 km |
| Coordinates | 18.155, -67.411 |
| Time | Oct 19, 04:57 UTC |
| Location | 25 km WNW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71537203 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 17 km | Oct 14, 08:10 UTC | 11 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 60 km | Oct 15, 06:53 UTC | 1 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 77 km | Oct 20, 23:54 UTC | 24 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M3.1 | 78 km | Oct 14, 20:10 UTC | 57 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 89 km | Oct 17, 16:38 UTC | 7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| M3.1 | 107 km | Oct 14, 18:02 UTC | 48 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.