2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 10 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico — April 20, 2026

2026-04-20 05:19:05 UTC (2 hours ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.32°, -67.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
13.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3235°N
-67.3520°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71514028
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
109
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
274.0°
Min Station Distance
0.270°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 05:32:55 UTC

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