2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 14 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — July 8, 2026
2026-07-08 00:21:39 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 8:21 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time00:21 UTC≈ 8:21 PM UTC-4
Depth11.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.988°, -65.389°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
11.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9883°N
-65.3893°E
-65.3893°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71522958
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
103
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
162.0°
Min Station Distance
0.333°
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-08 01:56:45 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: pr71522958). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 14 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — July 8, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71522958/