M2.7 earthquake — 4 km ESE of Maricao, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 4 km ESE of Maricao, Puerto Rico on Aug 2, 2026 at 00:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 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 | 17.3 km |
| Coordinates | 18.166, -66.941 |
| Time | Aug 2, 00:37 UTC |
| Location | 4 km ESE of Maricao, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71527003 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.5 | 26 km | Jul 28, 17:59 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 26 km | Jul 30, 21:32 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 28 km | Jul 27, 16:44 UTC | 6 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M3.2 | 30 km | Aug 2, 05:59 UTC | 3 km SSW of La Playa, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 42 km | Jul 29, 10:28 UTC | 5 km W of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 68 km | Jul 30, 12:00 UTC | 27 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.