2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 3 km SW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 19:33:32 UTC (2026-08-27) · approx. 3:33 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time19:33 UTC≈ 3:33 PM UTC-4
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.951°, -67.066°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -67.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9513°N
-67.0655°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530088
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
105
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
241.0°
Min Station Distance
0.027°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 20:35:13 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530088). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 3 km SW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530088/