2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 13 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 15:49:06 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 11:49 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time15:49 UTC≈ 11:49 AM UTC-4
Depth71.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.607°, -66.815°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.61°, -66.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
71.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.6073°N
-66.8152°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71517363
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.266°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-20 16:39:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71517363). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 13 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517363/