2.5
M2.5 Earthquake 16 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — May 11, 2026
2026-05-11 21:16:20 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 5:16 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time21:16 UTC≈ 5:16 PM UTC-4
Depth18.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.618°, -66.728°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
18.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6182°N
-66.7275°E
-66.7275°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71516488
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
99
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
228.0°
Min Station Distance
0.234°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 21:25:23 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: pr71516488). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 11, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 16 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516488/