2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 2 km ENE of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — May 20, 2026
2026-05-20 21:57:47 UTC (1 hour ago) · 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
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0243°N
-66.7502°E
-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
2026-05-20 22:22:04 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
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 May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517433/