As of 8 September 2026, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the past 24 hours, 27 in the last 7 days and 95 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2 event near Puerto Rico region at 35 km depth on 30 August 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
Puerto Rico sits beside the deep Puerto Rico Trench and experiences frequent earthquakes. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Puerto Rico - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Puerto Rico, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Puerto Rico - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Puerto Rico
Show the full list of 95 recent earthquakes
- 2.3PUERTO RICO3 hours ago · 08/09/2026, 07:17:06 · 11 km deep
- 3.2PUERTO RICO REGION15 hours ago · 07/09/2026, 20:10:15 · 14 km deep
- 3.2PUERTO RICO1 day ago · 07/09/2026, 08:08:04 · 122 km deep
- 2.4PUERTO RICO REGION1 day ago · 07/09/2026, 01:27:20 · 17 km deep
- 2.1PUERTO RICO1 day ago · 06/09/2026, 14:25:26 · 7 km deep
- 2.3PUERTO RICO2 days ago · 05/09/2026, 21:25:08 · 18 km deep
- 2.3PUERTO RICO2 days ago · 05/09/2026, 18:46:46 · 17 km deep
- 2.7MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO2 days ago · 05/09/2026, 17:25:55 · 15 km deep
- 2.1PUERTO RICO2 days ago · 05/09/2026, 14:05:28 · 13 km deep
- 2.2PUERTO RICO REGION2 days ago · 05/09/2026, 11:22:26 · 13 km deep
- 3.1PUERTO RICO REGION3 days ago · 05/09/2026, 07:54:20 · 10 km deep
- 2.7PUERTO RICO3 days ago · 05/09/2026, 02:16:18 · 20 km deep
- 2.9PUERTO RICO REGION3 days ago · 04/09/2026, 23:37:18 · 11 km deep
- 3.2PUERTO RICO REGION3 days ago · 04/09/2026, 14:06:56 · 6 km deep
- 2.9PUERTO RICO4 days ago · 04/09/2026, 10:58:08 · 10 km deep
- 3.2PUERTO RICO REGION4 days ago · 04/09/2026, 08:31:22 · 96 km deep
- 2.4PUERTO RICO REGION4 days ago · 04/09/2026, 02:27:30 · 13 km deep
- 2.3PUERTO RICO REGION4 days ago · 03/09/2026, 23:41:32 · 13 km deep
- 3.2PUERTO RICO4 days ago · 03/09/2026, 21:21:33 · 126 km deep
- 2.4PUERTO RICO5 days ago · 03/09/2026, 08:25:03 · 16 km deep
- 2.2PUERTO RICO5 days ago · 02/09/2026, 15:55:45 · 18 km deep
- 2.9PUERTO RICO6 days ago · 02/09/2026, 04:42:46 · 13 km deep
- 2.2PUERTO RICO6 days ago · 02/09/2026, 02:35:29 · 16 km deep
- 2.1PUERTO RICO REGION6 days ago · 02/09/2026, 00:30:21 · 13 km deep
- 2.1PUERTO RICO REGION6 days ago · 01/09/2026, 23:34:35 · 16 km deep
- 2.2PUERTO RICO6 days ago · 01/09/2026, 21:25:07 · 11 km deep
- 2.8PUERTO RICO REGION6 days ago · 01/09/2026, 15:31:54 · 16 km deep
- 3.0MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO1 week ago · 31/08/2026, 20:37:30 · 8 km deep
- 2.5PUERTO RICO1 week ago · 31/08/2026, 12:01:06 · 16 km deep
- 2.2PUERTO RICO1 week ago · 31/08/2026, 10:17:46 · 22 km deep
Did people in Puerto Rico feel recent earthquakes?
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Earthquakes in Puerto Rico: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Puerto Rico today?
Yes - 2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 2.3 near Puerto Rico. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in Puerto Rico yesterday?
3 earthquakes were recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Puerto Rico this week (last 7 days)?
27 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Puerto Rico in the last 30 days?
95 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.2.
Are there earthquakes in Puerto Rico?
Yes. Puerto Rico is seismically active - 95 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Puerto Rico in the last 30 days. Puerto Rico sits beside the deep Puerto Rico Trench and experiences frequent earthquakes.
What was the most recent earthquake in Puerto Rico?
The most recent earthquake in Puerto Rico was a magnitude 2.3 event near Puerto Rico at a depth of 11 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Puerto Rico?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Puerto Rico feed was magnitude 4.2, located near Puerto Rico region.
Is Puerto Rico in an earthquake zone?
Puerto Rico sits beside the deep Puerto Rico Trench and experiences frequent earthquakes.
How many earthquakes does Puerto Rico get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Puerto Rico's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 95 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Puerto Rico sits beside the deep Puerto Rico Trench and experiences frequent earthquakes. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Puerto Rico?
Major undersea earthquakes near Puerto Rico can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/puerto-rico for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Puerto Rico.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Puerto Rico?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Puerto Rico, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Puerto Rico?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Puerto Rico: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Puerto Rico?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Puerto Rico on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Puerto Rico recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Puerto Rico was magnitude 4.2 near Puerto Rico region. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
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Get earthquake alerts for Puerto Rico
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.