2.4

Earthquake Details: 16 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico

Oct 28, 2026, 11:20:00

Depth
29.7 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 28, 2026, 11:44 AM UTC

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 2026 at 11:20:00. Epicenter: 16 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico. Reported depth: 29.7 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 28, 2026, 07:20:00 AST
UTC
Oct 28, 2026, 11:20:00 UTC
29.7 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby major cities

Fajardo
49 km NW
St Croix
71 km SE
Carolina
77 km NW
Caguas
78 km W
Nearby earthquakes · 12
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Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • USGSM 2.43

    pr71537808

    Depth:
    29.7 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 28, 2026, 11:44 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth29.7 km
Significance91
Latitude17.9873
Longitude-65.3608
Event IDpr71537808
Magnitude2.4
Updated:Oct 28, 2026, 11:44:34 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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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: Oct 28, 2026, 11:44 UTC.

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