Earthquake report · M 2.8

M2.8 earthquake 16 km from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 04:10 UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 11:01 PM (AST) 2 km S of Las Marías, Puerto Rico at a depth of 18 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 18.23°, -66.99° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth (km): 18
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 11:01 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-10 03:01
Coordinates: 18.226, -66.992

Updates

M 2.8 - 2 km S of Las Marías, Puerto RicoOct 10, 2026, 04:10 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 18:20 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.