2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 0 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — February 16, 2026

2026-02-16 18:54:12 UTC (2026-02-16) · approx. 2:54 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time18:54 UTC≈ 2:54 PM UTC-4
Depth9.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.984°, -66.919°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
9.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9838°N
-66.9192°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71508103
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
125.0°
Min Station Distance
0.015°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-16 21:16:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71508103). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 0 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — February 16, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71508103/