2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 6 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — August 11, 2026

2026-08-11 22:21:10 UTC (2026-08-11) · approx. 6:21 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time22:21 UTC≈ 6:21 PM UTC-4
Depth14.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.944°, -66.990°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
14.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9440°N
-66.9897°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528128
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
72
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.058°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-11 22:35:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528128). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 11, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 6 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — August 11, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528128/