2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 23:30:17 UTC (2026-05-02) · approx. 7:30 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time23:30 UTC≈ 7:30 PM UTC-4
Depth11.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.010°, -66.728°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.01°, -66.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
11.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0097°N
-66.7277°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71515483
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
113
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
168.0°
Min Station Distance
0.120°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-02 23:50:53 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71515483). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71515483/