2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — April 19, 2026

2026-04-19 19:44:42 UTC (2026-04-19) · approx. 3:44 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:44 UTC≈ 3:44 PM UTC-4
Depth15.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.959°, -66.839°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
15.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9588°N
-66.8387°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71513968
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.042°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-19 20:47:56 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71513968). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 19, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — April 19, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71513968/