2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 3 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 20, 2026

2026-07-20 16:19:52 UTC (13 hours ago) · approx. 12:19 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time16:19 UTC≈ 12:19 PM UTC-4
Depth14.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.944°, -66.903°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
14.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9440°N
-66.9028°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71525173
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
108
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
182.0°
Min Station Distance
0.038°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-20 17:02:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71525173). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 3 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 20, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71525173/