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M2.0 Earthquake 2 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 15:22:51 UTC (2026-08-21) · approx. 11:22 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time15:22 UTC≈ 11:22 AM UTC-4
Depth10.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.998°, -66.845°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.00°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
10.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9977°N
-66.8453°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71529223
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
158.0°
Min Station Distance
0.039°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 15:53:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71529223). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 2 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico — August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71529223/