Earthquake

M 2.9 - 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico

Medium Severity Americas Puerto Rico
Date Occurred Aug 16, 2026 01:38 UTC
Event Type Earthquake
Source USGS
Recorded Aug 16, 2026
Full Description

Magnitude 2.85 Earthquake. Place: 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico

Original Source
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/pr71528633
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Puerto Rico flag Puerto Rico
Region Americas
Capital San Juan
Population 2,454,337
GDP / Capita $16800.0
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Event Metadata
  • ID #24015
  • Type Earthquake
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Medium
  • Indexed Aug 16, 2026
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