2.1
M2.1 Earthquake 1 km NNW of Palomas, Puerto Rico — January 4, 2026
2026-01-04 20:36:46 UTC (2026-01-04) · approx. 4:36 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:36 UTC≈ 4:36 PM UTC-4
Depth14.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.024°, -66.876°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
14.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0238°N
-66.8763°E
-66.8763°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71503968
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
113.0°
Min Station Distance
0.049°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-04 20:51:51 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71503968). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 4, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 1 km NNW of Palomas, Puerto Rico — January 4, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71503968/