2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — April 22, 2026

2026-04-22 23:53:45 UTC (2026-04-22) · approx. 7:53 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:53 UTC≈ 7:53 PM UTC-4
Depth12.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.968°, -66.836°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
12.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9678°N
-66.8362°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71514463
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
174.0°
Min Station Distance
0.042°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-23 00:15:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71514463). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 22, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — April 22, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71514463/