2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 22, 2026

2026-08-22 17:56:22 UTC (2026-08-22) · approx. 1:56 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time17:56 UTC≈ 1:56 PM UTC-4
Depth15.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.922°, -66.911°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -66.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
15.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9225°N
-66.9113°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71529413
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
227.0°
Min Station Distance
0.061°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-22 19:33:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71529413). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 22, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 5 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 22, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71529413/