Earthquake report · M 2.8

M2.8 earthquake 44 km from Arecibo, Puerto Rico

USGS · updated Sep 1, 2026, 16:45 UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Sep 1, 2026, 11:31 AM (AST) 43 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico at a depth of 16 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 18.86°, -66.63° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth (km): 16
Local time: Sep 1, 2026, 11:31 AM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-09-01 15:31
Coordinates: 18.859, -66.628

Updates

M 2.8 - 43 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto RicoSep 1, 2026, 16:45 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:01 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.