2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 2 km NNW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 21:38:45 UTC (2026-05-16) · approx. 5:38 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:38 UTC≈ 5:38 PM UTC-4
Depth12.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.016°, -66.722°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.02°, -66.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
12.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0157°N
-66.7220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71516803
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
167.0°
Min Station Distance
0.066°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-16 21:58:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71516803). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 2 km NNW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516803/