2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 25 km W of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 15:26:15 UTC (2026-08-08) · approx. 11:26 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time15:26 UTC≈ 11:26 AM UTC-4
Depth16.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.092°, -67.429°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.09°, -67.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
16.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0918°N
-67.4288°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71527893
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
243.0°
Min Station Distance
0.295°
RMS Residual
0.32 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 15:45:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527893). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 25 km W of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527893/