2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km W of Garrochales, Puerto Rico — July 20, 2026

2026-07-20 22:38:34 UTC (2026-07-20) · approx. 6:38 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time22:38 UTC≈ 6:38 PM UTC-4
Depth17.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.451°, -66.587°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.45°, -66.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
17.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4512°N
-66.5867°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71525238
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
183.0°
Min Station Distance
0.060°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-20 22:48:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71525238). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 20, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km W of Garrochales, Puerto Rico — July 20, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71525238/