2.1
Earthquake Details: 4 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico
Oct 5, 2026, 06:17:40
- Depth
- 4.15 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 5, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred on Oct 5, 2026 at 06:17:40. Epicenter: 4 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico. Reported depth: 4.15 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 5, 2026, 02:17:40 AST
- UTC
- Oct 5, 2026, 06:17:40 UTC
4.15 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSmd 2.12
pr71535818
- Depth:
- 4.15 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 5, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth4.15 km
Significance69
Latitude17.9493
Longitude-67.0188
Event IDpr71535818
Magnitude2.1
Updated:Oct 5, 2026, 06:27:48 UTC
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