2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2026
2026-05-16 22:30:58 UTC (2026-05-16) · approx. 6:30 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:30 UTC≈ 6:30 PM UTC-4
Depth14.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.914°, -66.853°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
14.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9142°N
-66.8530°E
-66.8530°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71516813
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
0.066°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-16 22:48:02 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71516813). 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 8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516813/