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M3.0 Earthquake 15 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — September 14, 2026

2026-09-14 21:15:13 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 5:15 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time21:15 UTC≈ 5:15 PM UTC-4
Depth76.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.608°, -66.724°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.61°, -66.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
76.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.6082°N
-66.7237°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531798
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
135
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.262°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-14 21:30:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71531798). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 14, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 15 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — September 14, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531798/