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M2.3 Earthquake 2 km SSW of Las Marías, Puerto Rico — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 21:25:08 UTC (2026-09-05) · approx. 5:25 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:25 UTC≈ 5:25 PM UTC-4
Depth17.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.232°, -66.998°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.23°, -67.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
17.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2318°N
-66.9980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531043
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
134.0°
Min Station Distance
0.248°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-05 22:21:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71531043). 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 2 km SSW of Las Marías, Puerto Rico — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531043/