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M3.0 Earthquake 6 km SW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — May 30, 2026

2026-05-30 17:42:15 UTC (2026-05-30) · approx. 1:42 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time17:42 UTC≈ 1:42 PM UTC-4
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.947°, -66.752°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9467°N
-66.7518°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71518248
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
136
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
170.0°
Min Station Distance
0.082°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-30 17:58:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71518248). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 30, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 6 km SW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — May 30, 2026. Retrieved May 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71518248/