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USGSSeptember 26, 2026

M3.2 earthquake, 40 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 40 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico at a depth of 12 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,366th 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.

M3.2

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
40 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico
State
Puerto Rico
Magnitude
3.2 (duration magnitude)
Depth
11.8 km
Time
2026-09-26 15:03:03 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 1)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
17.839, -65.195
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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