2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 5 km SE of Lares, Puerto Rico — May 4, 2026
2026-05-04 15:50:57 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 11:50 AM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time15:50 UTC≈ 11:50 AM UTC-4
Depth13.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.258°, -66.847°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
13.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2582°N
-66.8465°E
-66.8465°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71515628
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
113
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
65.0°
Min Station Distance
0.118°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 16:35:11 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71515628). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 4, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 5 km SE of Lares, Puerto Rico — May 4, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71515628/