2.1
M2.1 Earthquake 1 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico — January 16, 2026
2026-01-16 16:21:33 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 12:21 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time16:21 UTC≈ 12:21 PM UTC-4
Depth16.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.992°, -66.829°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
16.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9925°N
-66.8295°E
-66.8295°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71505293
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
174.0°
Min Station Distance
0.050°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-16 16:36:47 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: pr71505293). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 1 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico — January 16, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71505293/