2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 7 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 21:34:12 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 5:34 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time21:34 UTC≈ 5:34 PM UTC-4
Depth12.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.930°, -66.841°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.93°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
12.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9303°N
-66.8408°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528323
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
184.0°
Min Station Distance
0.058°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 21:54:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528323). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 7 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528323/