2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — February 6, 2026
2026-02-06 19:58:19 UTC (2026-02-06) · approx. 3:58 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time19:58 UTC≈ 3:58 PM UTC-4
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.980°, -66.999°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9797°N
-66.9995°E
-66.9995°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71506583
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
165.0°
Min Station Distance
0.044°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-06 20:12:09 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71506583). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 6, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 5 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — February 6, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71506583/