2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 3 km S of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 20:40:13 UTC (2026-08-17) · approx. 4:40 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time20:40 UTC≈ 4:40 PM UTC-4
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.058°, -67.148°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.06°, -67.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0575°N
-67.1480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528838
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
86
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
149.0°
Min Station Distance
0.032°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 20:53:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528838). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 3 km S of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528838/