2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico — April 18, 2026

2026-04-18 21:58:40 UTC (2026-04-18) · approx. 5:58 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time21:58 UTC≈ 5:58 PM UTC-4
Depth15.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.921°, -66.280°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -66.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
15.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9210°N
-66.2802°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71513893
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
76
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.116°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 22:53:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71513893). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 18, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico — April 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71513893/