2.5
M2.5 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico — March 18, 2026
2026-03-18 19:47:27 UTC (2026-03-18) · approx. 3:47 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time19:47 UTC≈ 3:47 PM UTC-4
Depth11.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.016°, -66.985°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
11.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0160°N
-66.9850°E
-66.9850°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71510148
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
120.0°
Min Station Distance
0.073°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-18 20:25:06 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71510148). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 18, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico — March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71510148/