2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 8 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 18:39:03 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 2:39 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time18:39 UTC≈ 2:39 PM UTC-4
Depth18.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.943°, -66.588°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
18.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9430°N
-66.5882°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71515973
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
336.0°
Min Station Distance
0.101°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 18:48:13 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71515973). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 8 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71515973/