2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 7 km NNW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 00:36:37 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 8:36 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time00:36 UTC≈ 8:36 PM UTC-4
Depth16.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.139°, -67.207°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.14°, -67.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
16.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1392°N
-67.2067°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71524578
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
230.0°
Min Station Distance
0.120°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 00:58:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71524578). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 7 km NNW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71524578/