2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 14 km N of Carrizales, Puerto Rico — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 02:26:49 UTC (2026-08-06) · approx. 10:26 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time02:26 UTC≈ 10:26 PM UTC-4
Depth17.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.617°, -66.782°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.62°, -66.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
17.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6167°N
-66.7825°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71527663
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
115
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
229.0°
Min Station Distance
0.270°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-06 11:28:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527663). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 14 km N of Carrizales, Puerto Rico — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527663/