2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 1 km W of Santa Clara, Puerto Rico — April 5, 2026

2026-04-05 20:33:25 UTC (2026-04-05) · approx. 4:33 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time20:33 UTC≈ 4:33 PM UTC-4
Depth29.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.217°, -66.147°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.22°, -66.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
29.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2172°N
-66.1467°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71512993
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
100
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
96.0°
Min Station Distance
0.109°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-05 21:36:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71512993). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 5, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 1 km W of Santa Clara, Puerto Rico — April 5, 2026. Retrieved April 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71512993/