2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — January 5, 2026
2026-01-05 22:15:25 UTC (2026-01-05) · approx. 6:15 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:15 UTC≈ 6:15 PM UTC-4
Depth11.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.945°, -66.920°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
11.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9455°N
-66.9200°E
-66.9200°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71504063
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.049°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-05 22:24:02 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71504063). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 5, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — January 5, 2026. Retrieved May 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71504063/