2.5
M2.5 Earthquake 11 km S of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — May 17, 2026
2026-05-17 10:00:05 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 6:00 AM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time10:00 UTC≈ 6:00 AM UTC-4
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.996°, -65.469°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9960°N
-65.4693°E
-65.4693°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71516848
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.147°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-17 10:17:45 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: pr71516848). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 11 km S of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516848/