2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 12 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 12, 2026

2026-09-12 21:55:46 UTC (2026-09-12) · approx. 5:55 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:55 UTC≈ 5:55 PM UTC-4
Depth14.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.857°, -66.887°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.86°, -66.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
14.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8568°N
-66.8873°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531558
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
251.0°
Min Station Distance
0.117°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-12 22:12:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71531558). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 12, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 12 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531558/