M2.9 earthquake — 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico on Sep 15, 2026 at 06:21 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 | 13.2 km |
| Coordinates | 17.971, -66.996 |
| Time | Sep 15, 06:21 UTC |
| Location | 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71531828 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 5 km | Sep 18, 16:57 UTC | 4 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 5 km | Sep 18, 16:57 UTC | 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 6 km | Sep 18, 13:22 UTC | 3 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico |
| M4.8 | 6 km | Sep 18, 13:19 UTC | 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 7 km | Sep 13, 20:36 UTC | 2 km SSW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 7 km | Sep 18, 14:13 UTC | 3 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.