2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 12 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 22:08:58 UTC (2026-08-23) · approx. 6:08 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time22:08 UTC≈ 6:08 PM UTC-4
Depth11.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.856°, -66.920°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.86°, -66.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
11.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8563°N
-66.9197°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71529563
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
254.0°
Min Station Distance
0.124°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-23 22:26:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71529563). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 12 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71529563/