2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 12 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 9, 2026

2026-07-09 00:45:00 UTC (2026-07-09) · approx. 8:45 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time00:45 UTC≈ 8:45 PM UTC-4
Depth13.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.855°, -66.906°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.86°, -66.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
13.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8553°N
-66.9057°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71523123
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
95
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
254.0°
Min Station Distance
0.122°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-09 01:00:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71523123). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 12 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71523123/