2.3
Earthquake Details: 4 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico
Aug 21, 2026, 03:03:35
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred near 4 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico on Aug 21, 2026 at 03:03:35. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 17.74 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth17.74 km
Significance81
Latitude18.5032
Longitude-66.3463
Event IDpr71529193
Magnitude2.3
Updated:Aug 21, 2026, 11:29:34 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 20, 2026, 23:03:35 AST
- UTC
- Aug 21, 2026, 03:03:35 UTC
17.74 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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