2.9
Earthquake Details: 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico
Oct 29, 2026, 16:08:58
- Depth
- 16.64 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 29, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on Oct 29, 2026 at 16:08:58. Epicenter: 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico. Reported depth: 16.64 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 29, 2026, 12:08:58 AST
- UTC
- Oct 29, 2026, 16:08:58 UTC
16.64 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
M3.339 km WSW of Stella, Puerto RicoBeforeM3.049 km N of Suárez, Puerto RicoBeforeM2.864 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.130 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsBeforeM3.8Guadeloupe 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 IslandsBeforeM3.045 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto RicoAfterM3.236 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfter
Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 2.94
pr71537918
- Depth:
- 16.64 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 29, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth16.64 km
Significance133
Latitude17.9377
Longitude-65.3332
Event IDpr71537918
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Oct 29, 2026, 16:31:44 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 29, 2026, 16:31 UTC.
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