2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 1 km W of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 11:08:48 UTC (2026-07-16) · approx. 7:08 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time11:08 UTC≈ 7:08 AM UTC-4
Depth13.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.970°, -66.921°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
13.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9703°N
-66.9215°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71524638
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
187.0°
Min Station Distance
0.040°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 11:47:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71524638). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 1 km W of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71524638/