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USGSSeptember 25, 2026

M2.9 earthquake, 8 km WNW of Culebra, Puerto Rico

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 8 km WNW of Culebra, Puerto Rico at a depth of 18 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,349th 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
8 km WNW of Culebra, Puerto Rico
State
Puerto Rico
Magnitude
2.9 (duration magnitude)
Depth
18.2 km
Time
2026-09-25 05:15:03 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
18.336, -65.377
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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