2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 03:14:57 UTC (7 hours ago) · approx. 11:14 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time03:14 UTC≈ 11:14 PM UTC-4
Depth9.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.931°, -66.954°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.93°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
9.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9312°N
-66.9537°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71530943
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.083°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-05 10:13:16 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71530943). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 5, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71530943/