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M2.0 Earthquake 0 km W of Mariano Colón, Puerto Rico — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 21:35:14 UTC (2026-09-16) · approx. 5:35 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time21:35 UTC≈ 5:35 PM UTC-4
Depth14.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.024°, -66.340°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.02°, -66.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
14.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0242°N
-66.3395°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531938
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
161.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.36 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-16 21:47:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71531938). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 0 km W of Mariano Colón, Puerto Rico — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531938/