2.5
Earthquake Details: 13 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico
Aug 24, 2026, 04:52:49
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred near 13 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico on Aug 24, 2026 at 04:52:49. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 13.07 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth13.07 km
Significance100
Latitude18.3317
Longitude-67.3760
Event IDpr71529603
Magnitude2.5
Updated:Aug 24, 2026, 10:27:12 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 24, 2026, 00:52:49 AST
- UTC
- Aug 24, 2026, 04:52:49 UTC
13.07 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.382 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.4120 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.491 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicBeforeM4.188 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicAfterM4.136 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicAfterM4.011 km W of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican RepublicAfterM3.475 km N of San Juan, Puerto RicoAfterM3.431 km NE of Miches, Dominican RepublicAfterM3.380 km N of San Juan, Puerto RicoAfterM3.474 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfterM3.912 km NW of La Romana, Dominican RepublicAfterM4.09 km N of Guaymate, Dominican RepublicAfter
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