3.1
Earthquake Details: 68 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
Oct 8, 2026, 07:26:09
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred near 68 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico on Oct 8, 2026 at 07:26:09. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 34.61 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth34.61 km
Significance149
Latitude19.0850
Longitude-66.4703
Event IDpr71536093
Magnitude3.1
Updated:Oct 8, 2026, 08:15:53 UTC
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 8, 2026, 03:26:09 AST
- UTC
- Oct 8, 2026, 07:26:09 UTC
34.61 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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