2.5
M2.5 Earthquake 20 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 9, 2026
2026-05-09 05:30:41 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 1:30 AM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time05:30 UTC≈ 1:30 AM UTC-4
Depth4.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.787°, -66.915°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
4.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.7868°N
-66.9148°E
-66.9148°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71516263
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
98
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
244.0°
Min Station Distance
0.190°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-09 05:44:24 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71516263). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 20 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516263/