Earthquake report · M 2.9

M2.9 earthquake 55 km from Fajardo, Puerto Rico

USGS · updated Oct 29, 2026, 16:31 UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 29, 2026, 12:08 PM (AST) 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico at a depth of 17 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 17.94°, -65.33° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth (km): 17
Local time: Oct 29, 2026, 12:08 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-29 16:08
Coordinates: 17.938, -65.333

Updates

M 2.9 - 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto RicoOct 29, 2026, 16:31 UTC
M 2.9 - 22 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto RicoOct 29, 2026, 16:26 UTC

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Caguas · 82 km

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