M2.8 earthquake — 8 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 8 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico on Sep 26, 2026 at 05:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 89 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 88.9 km |
| Coordinates | 18.538, -66.460 |
| Time | Sep 26, 05:35 UTC |
| Location | 8 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71534718 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 32 km | Sep 22, 07:30 UTC | 13 km NNE of Carrizales, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 72 km | Sep 25, 13:17 UTC | 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 84 km | Sep 23, 06:15 UTC | 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 86 km | Sep 24, 21:21 UTC | 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 116 km | Sep 25, 05:15 UTC | 8 km WNW of Culebra, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 137 km | Sep 21, 03:11 UTC | 73 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.