M2.9 earthquake — 3 km WSW of Boquerón, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 3 km WSW of Boquerón, Puerto Rico on Jul 26, 2026 at 13:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 13 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 | 13.1 km |
| Coordinates | 18.009, -67.198 |
| Time | Jul 26, 13:13 UTC |
| Location | 3 km WSW of Boquerón, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71525878 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 30 km | Jul 23, 07:49 UTC | 1 km S of Fuig, Puerto Rico |
| M3.1 | 32 km | Jul 25, 21:46 UTC | 3 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 32 km | Jul 24, 08:52 UTC | 5 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 36 km | Jul 27, 16:44 UTC | 6 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M2.8 | 37 km | Jul 25, 11:31 UTC | 25 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico |
| M3.5 | 38 km | Jul 28, 17:59 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.