M2.6 earthquake — 4 km NNE of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 4 km NNE of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico on Sep 29, 2026 at 04:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 66 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 | 65.7 km |
| Coordinates | 18.295, -66.095 |
| Time | Sep 29, 04:14 UTC |
| Location | 4 km NNE of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71535083 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 26 km | Oct 3, 05:38 UTC | 2 km NW of Corozal, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 54 km | Oct 5, 03:07 UTC | 34 km NNE of San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| M3.1 | 58 km | Sep 30, 21:00 UTC | 4 km NNE of Animas, Puerto Rico |
| M2.8 | 68 km | Oct 1, 08:45 UTC | 16 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 71 km | Sep 28, 10:13 UTC | 41 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 94 km | Oct 1, 02:41 UTC | 2 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.