2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 2 km ENE of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 21:57:47 UTC (2026-05-20) · approx. 5:57 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:57 UTC≈ 5:57 PM UTC-4
Depth12.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.024°, -66.750°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.02°, -66.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0243°N
-66.7502°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71517433
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
127
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
127.0°
Min Station Distance
0.040°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-25 22:12:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71517433). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 2 km ENE of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — May 20, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517433/