2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 20 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 17:25:55 UTC (2026-09-05) · approx. 1:25 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time17:25 UTC≈ 1:25 PM UTC-4
Depth14.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.191°, -67.389°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.19°, -67.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
14.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1912°N
-67.3890°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531008
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.197°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-05 17:36:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71531008). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 5, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 20 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531008/