2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 12, 2026

2026-07-12 17:36:04 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 1:36 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time17:36 UTC≈ 1:36 PM UTC-4
Depth13.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.954°, -66.920°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
13.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9543°N
-66.9203°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71523513
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.044°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-12 17:56:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71523513). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 12, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71523513/