M2.8 earthquake — 3 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 3 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico on Nov 5, 2026 at 13:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.1 km |
| Coordinates | 18.243, -66.425 |
| Time | Nov 5, 13:37 UTC |
| Location | 3 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71538523 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 41 km | Nov 2, 01:20 UTC | 10 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico |
| M3.3 | 42 km | Nov 1, 12:40 UTC | 10 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 44 km | Nov 5, 23:09 UTC | 13 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 45 km | Nov 7, 19:24 UTC | 1 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 50 km | Nov 3, 03:34 UTC | 25 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 58 km | Nov 8, 07:45 UTC | 8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.