2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 22:30:58 UTC (3 days ago) · 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
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.91°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
14.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9142°N
-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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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 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516813/