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M2.0 Earthquake 2 km E of Lajas, Puerto Rico — January 22, 2026
2026-01-22 16:24:42 UTC (2026-01-22) · approx. 12:24 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time16:24 UTC≈ 12:24 PM UTC-4
Depth13.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.046°, -67.038°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
13.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0463°N
-67.0378°E
-67.0378°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71505678
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
3
Azimuthal Gap
204.0°
Min Station Distance
0.077°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-22 16:49:47 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71505678). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 22, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 2 km E of Lajas, Puerto Rico — January 22, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71505678/