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M2.3 Earthquake 7 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 4, 2026
2026-05-04 23:08:34 UTC (2026-05-04) · approx. 7:08 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:08 UTC≈ 7:08 PM UTC-4
Depth14.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.938°, -66.974°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
14.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9378°N
-66.9743°E
-66.9743°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71515673
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
228.0°
Min Station Distance
0.098°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 23:54:51 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71515673). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 4, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 7 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 4, 2026. Retrieved May 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71515673/