2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 9 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 20:32:09 UTC (2026-08-16) · approx. 4:32 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time20:32 UTC≈ 4:32 PM UTC-4
Depth23.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.351°, -67.344°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.35°, -67.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
23.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3508°N
-67.3435°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528708
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
108
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
139.0°
Min Station Distance
0.090°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 20:43:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528708). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 9 km W of Rincón, Puerto Rico — August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528708/