2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 23:52:50 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 7:52 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:52 UTC≈ 7:52 PM UTC-4
Depth14.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.989°, -66.737°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -66.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
14.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9890°N
-66.7373°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71528943
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
0.136°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 00:35:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71528943). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71528943/