2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — April 20, 2026

2026-04-20 17:26:03 UTC (2 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
17.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9837°N
-66.8348°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71514053
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
168.0°
Min Station Distance
0.043°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 17:46:40 UTC

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