2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 42 km W of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — February 17, 2026

2026-02-17 21:21:40 UTC (2026-02-17) · approx. 4:21 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time21:21 UTC≈ 4:21 PM UTC-5
Depth20.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.075°, -67.589°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.07°, -67.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
20.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0748°N
-67.5892°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71508168
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
308.0°
Min Station Distance
0.461°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-17 21:44:13 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71508168). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 17, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 42 km W of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — February 17, 2026. Retrieved February 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71508168/