M2.6 earthquake — 3 km SE of Galateo, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 3 km SE of Galateo, Puerto Rico on Sep 28, 2026 at 03:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 67 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 | 66.5 km |
| Coordinates | 18.346, -66.236 |
| Time | Sep 28, 03:55 UTC |
| Location | 3 km SE of Galateo, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71534903 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 10 km | Oct 3, 05:38 UTC | 2 km NW of Corozal, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 16 km | Sep 29, 04:14 UTC | 4 km NNE of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico |
| M3.1 | 42 km | Sep 30, 21:00 UTC | 4 km NNE of Animas, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 52 km | Oct 5, 03:07 UTC | 34 km NNE of San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| M2.8 | 53 km | Oct 1, 08:45 UTC | 16 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 79 km | Sep 28, 10:13 UTC | 41 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.