2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 21 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico — May 15, 2026
2026-05-15 16:05:42 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 12:05 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time16:05 UTC≈ 12:05 PM UTC-4
Depth9.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.823°, -65.801°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
9.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8233°N
-65.8007°E
-65.8007°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71516718
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
116
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.286°
RMS Residual
0.36 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 16:25:55 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: pr71516718). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 15, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 21 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516718/