2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 12 km S of Lares, Puerto Rico — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 16:21:27 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 12:21 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time16:21 UTC≈ 12:21 PM UTC-4
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.187°, -66.860°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.19°, -66.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1868°N
-66.8597°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528908
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
75
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
172.0°
Min Station Distance
0.188°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 16:47:53 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528908). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 12 km S of Lares, Puerto Rico — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528908/