Earthquake report · M 2.9

M2.9 earthquake 22 km from Yauco, Puerto Rico

USGS · updated Nov 8, 2026, 07:50 UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Nov 8, 2026, 3:17 AM (AST) 2 km NNW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico at a depth of 7 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 17.99°, -67.05° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth (km): 7
Local time: Nov 8, 2026, 3:17 AM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-11-08 07:17
Coordinates: 17.993, -67.054

Updates

M 2.9 - 2 km NNW of La Parguera, Puerto RicoNov 8, 2026, 07:50 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Nov 8, 2026, 07:51 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.