2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 4, 2026

2026-03-04 23:00:34 UTC (2026-03-04) · approx. 7:00 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time23:00 UTC≈ 7:00 PM UTC-4
Depth9.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.951°, -66.939°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
9.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9505°N
-66.9387°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71509033
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
0.062°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-04 23:27:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71509033). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 4, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71509033/