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
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
15.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9210°N
-66.2802°E
-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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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
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 April 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71513893/