2.5
Earthquake Details: 10 km ESE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico
Oct 28, 2026, 15:19:25
- Depth
- 33.8 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 28, 2026, 04:11 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 2026 at 15:19:25. Epicenter: 10 km ESE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico. Reported depth: 33.8 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 28, 2026, 11:19:25 AST
- UTC
- Oct 28, 2026, 15:19:25 UTC
33.8 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M3.369 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.339 km WSW of Stella, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.8Guadeloupe region, Leeward IslBeforeM3.431 km N of Isabela, Puerto RicoBeforeM5.1Puerto Rico regionBeforeM4.121 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.926 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican RepublicBeforeM3.356 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.236 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfterM3.4120 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfterM3.260 km ESE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican RepublicAfterM3.892 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfter
Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 2.51
pr71537838
- Depth:
- 33.8 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 28, 2026, 04:11 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth33.8 km
Significance97
Latitude18.0702
Longitude-65.3725
Event IDpr71537838
Magnitude2.5
Updated:Oct 28, 2026, 16:11:58 UTC
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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, 16:11 UTC.
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