2.9
Earthquake Details: 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
8/16/2026, 1:38:45 AM
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico on 8/16/2026 at 1:38:45 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 13.55 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth13.55 km
Significance125
Latitude17.9530
Longitude-66.9413
Event IDpr71528633
Magnitude2.9
Updated:8/16/2026, 2:03:36 AM
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/15/2026, 9:38:45 PM AST
- UTC
- 8/16/2026, 1:38:45 AM UTC
13.55 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.435 km SSE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicBeforeM2.84 km N of San Germán, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.645 km WSW of Stella, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.15 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.7110 km SW of Pole Ojea, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.074 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.250 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.755 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.28 km SW of Stella, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.5106 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.5136 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.497 km N of Culebra, Puerto RicoBefore
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 16, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.