2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 14 km W of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 18:31:06 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 2:31 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time18:31 UTC≈ 2:31 PM UTC-4
Depth17.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.091°, -67.323°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.09°, -67.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
17.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0915°N
-67.3232°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71527718
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
92
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.211°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-06 21:01:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527718). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 14 km W of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527718/