2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 7 km WSW of Naranjito, Puerto Rico — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 19:14:30 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 3:14 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time19:14 UTC≈ 3:14 PM UTC-4
Depth19.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.276°, -66.308°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.28°, -66.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
19.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2762°N
-66.3075°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71516888
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
132.0°
Min Station Distance
0.068°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-17 19:28:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71516888). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 7 km WSW of Naranjito, Puerto Rico — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71516888/