2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 8 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico — May 23, 2026
2026-05-23 21:20:46 UTC (2026-05-23) · approx. 5:20 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time21:20 UTC≈ 5:20 PM UTC-4
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.920°, -66.793°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9198°N
-66.7935°E
-66.7935°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71517643
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
103
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
185.0°
Min Station Distance
0.098°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-23 21:41:26 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: pr71517643). 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 8 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico — May 23, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517643/