2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 17 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — October 6, 2025

2025-10-06 23:10:19 UTC (2025-10-06) · approx. 7:10 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time23:10 UTC≈ 7:10 PM UTC-4
Depth11.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.825°, -66.849°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.82°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
11.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8245°N
-66.8492°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71497228
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
105
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
229.0°
Min Station Distance
0.148°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-06 23:24:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71497228). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 6, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 17 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — October 6, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71497228/