2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — March 9, 2026

2026-03-09 23:29:12 UTC (2026-03-09) · approx. 7:29 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:29 UTC≈ 7:29 PM UTC-4
Depth17.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.979°, -66.836°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
17.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9790°N
-66.8358°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71509453
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
185.0°
Min Station Distance
0.032°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-09 23:53:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71509453). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 9, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — March 9, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71509453/