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USGSSeptember 28, 2026

M2.9 earthquake, 41 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 41 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico at a depth of 24 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,416th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.9

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
41 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico
State
Puerto Rico
Magnitude
2.9 (duration magnitude)
Depth
24.1 km
Time
2026-09-28 10:13:38 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
18.732, -65.604
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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