2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 1 km ESE of Indios, Puerto Rico — May 17, 2026
2026-05-17 15:50:50 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 11:50 AM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time15:50 UTC≈ 11:50 AM UTC-4
Depth12.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.988°, -66.809°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9880°N
-66.8093°E
-66.8093°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71516868
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
0.036°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-17 16:29:14 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71516868). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 1 km ESE of Indios, Puerto Rico — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516868/