2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 18:03:07 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 2:03 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time18:03 UTC≈ 2:03 PM UTC-4
Depth12.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.947°, -66.961°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
12.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9473°N
-66.9607°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528818
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.082°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 18:52:23 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528818). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528818/