2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 3, 2026

2026-04-03 20:00:54 UTC (2026-04-03) · approx. 4:00 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time20:00 UTC≈ 4:00 PM UTC-4
Depth13.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.944°, -66.890°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
13.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9435°N
-66.8902°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71512763
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.033°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-03 20:18:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71512763). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 3, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71512763/