2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 3 km WNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — May 27, 2026

2026-05-27 09:27:34 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 5:27 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time09:27 UTC≈ 5:27 AM UTC-4
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.002°, -66.949°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.00°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0017°N
-66.9488°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71517943
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
169.0°
Min Station Distance
0.096°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 10:12:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71517943). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 3 km WNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71517943/