2.9
Earthquake Details: 2 km NNW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico
Nov 8, 2026, 07:17:31
- Depth
- 6.62 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Nov 8, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on Nov 8, 2026 at 07:17:31. Epicenter: 2 km NNW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico. Reported depth: 6.62 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Nov 8, 2026, 03:17:31 AST
- UTC
- Nov 8, 2026, 07:17:31 UTC
6.62 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 2.91
pr71538773
- Depth:
- 6.62 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Nov 8, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth6.62 km
Significance130
Latitude17.9927
Longitude-67.0537
Event IDpr71538773
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Nov 8, 2026, 07:50:34 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: Nov 8, 2026, 07:50 UTC.
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