2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 15 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico — September 9, 2026

2026-09-09 00:04:42 UTC (2026-09-09) · approx. 8:04 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time00:04 UTC≈ 8:04 PM UTC-4
Depth4.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.968°, -67.329°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -67.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
4.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9682°N
-67.3285°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531213
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
100
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
293.0°
Min Station Distance
0.164°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 00:14:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71531213). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 15 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico — September 9, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531213/