2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 7 km SSW of Capitanejo, Puerto Rico — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 18:38:02 UTC (2026-08-16) · approx. 2:38 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time18:38 UTC≈ 2:38 PM UTC-4
Depth15.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.960°, -66.571°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
15.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9597°N
-66.5708°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528698
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
122.0°
Min Station Distance
0.084°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 18:55:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528698). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 7 km SSW of Capitanejo, Puerto Rico — August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528698/