2.5
M2.5 Earthquake 19 km S of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — May 20, 2026
2026-05-20 19:00:00 UTC (57 min ago) · approx. 3:00 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time19:00 UTC≈ 3:00 PM UTC-4
Depth32.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.927°, -65.500°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
32.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9265°N
-65.4998°E
-65.4998°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71517423
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
98
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.221°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-20 19:52:47 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: pr71517423). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 19 km S of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517423/