Earthquake report · M 2.8

M2.8 earthquake near Barceloneta, Puerto Rico

USGS · updated Nov 12, 2026, 09:03 UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Nov 11, 2026, 6:12 AM (AST) 9 km NNW of Garrochales, Puerto Rico at a depth of 87 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 18.54°, -66.59° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth (km): 87
Local time: Nov 11, 2026, 6:12 AM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-11-11 10:12
Coordinates: 18.539, -66.593

Updates

M 2.8 - 9 km NNW of Garrochales, Puerto RicoNov 12, 2026, 09:03 UTC
M 2.8 - 9 km NNW of Garrochales, Puerto RicoNov 11, 2026, 10:34 UTC

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Candelaria · 43 km

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Saved source report · captured Nov 12, 2026, 09:04 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.