2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 0 km NNE of Fuig, Puerto Rico — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 11:45:09 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 7:45 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time11:45 UTC≈ 7:45 AM UTC-4
Depth9.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.995°, -66.913°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.00°, -66.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
9.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9953°N
-66.9132°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71524643
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
138.0°
Min Station Distance
0.038°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 11:58:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71524643). 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 0 km NNE of Fuig, Puerto Rico — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71524643/