2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 20:39:15 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 4:39 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:39 UTC≈ 4:39 PM UTC-4
Depth13.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.973°, -66.832°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
13.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9732°N
-66.8317°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71527898
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
249.0°
Min Station Distance
0.045°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 20:49:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71527898). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71527898/