2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 20 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09 21:51:17 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 5:51 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time21:51 UTC≈ 5:51 PM UTC-4
Depth14.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.354°, -67.446°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.35°, -67.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
14.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3535°N
-67.4457°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71504693
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
93
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
293.0°
Min Station Distance
0.337°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-09 22:31:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71504693). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 20 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico — January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71504693/