Earthquake report · M 2.9

M2.9 earthquake 29 km from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

USGS · updated Oct 19, 2026, 05:35 UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 19, 2026, 12:57 AM (AST) 25 km WNW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico at a depth of 6 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 18.16°, -67.41° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth (km): 6
Local time: Oct 19, 2026, 12:57 AM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-19 04:57
Coordinates: 18.155, -67.411

Updates

M 2.9 - 25 km WNW of Puerto Real, Puerto RicoOct 19, 2026, 05:35 UTC

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Mayagüez · 29 km
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Saved source report · captured Oct 23, 2026, 18:07 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.