2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 1 km E of Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 18:46:46 UTC (2026-09-05) · approx. 2:46 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time18:46 UTC≈ 2:46 PM UTC-4
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.050°, -66.539°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.05°, -66.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0497°N
-66.5387°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531023
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.046°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-05 19:09:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71531023). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 5, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 1 km E of Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531023/