2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 15 km WSW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — May 23, 2026
2026-05-23 07:30:21 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 3:30 AM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time07:30 UTC≈ 3:30 AM UTC-4
Depth16.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.023°, -65.595°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
16.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0230°N
-65.5948°E
-65.5948°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71517588
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
203.0°
Min Station Distance
0.189°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-23 10:51:30 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71517588). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 15 km WSW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — May 23, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517588/