2.8
Earthquake Details: 18 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
Oct 31, 2026, 21:03:19
- Depth
- 68.05 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 31, 2026, 09:13 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 31, 2026 at 21:03:19. Epicenter: 18 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico. Reported depth: 68.05 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 31, 2026, 17:03:19 AST
- UTC
- Oct 31, 2026, 21:03:19 UTC
68.05 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
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 2.77
pr71538123
- Depth:
- 68.05 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 31, 2026, 09:13 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth68.05 km
Significance118
Latitude18.6257
Longitude-66.4375
Event IDpr71538123
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Oct 31, 2026, 21:13:25 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 31, 2026, 21:13 UTC.
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