2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 5 km S of Salinas, Puerto Rico — June 18, 2026
2026-06-18 17:12:33 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 1:12 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time17:12 UTC≈ 1:12 PM UTC-4
Depth10.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.930°, -66.300°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
10.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9298°N
-66.2998°E
-66.2998°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71520438
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
180.0°
Min Station Distance
0.117°
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-18 17:41:29 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71520438). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 5 km S of Salinas, Puerto Rico — June 18, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71520438/