2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 22:35:44 UTC (2026-09-16) · approx. 6:35 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time22:35 UTC≈ 6:35 PM UTC-4
Depth12.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.954°, -66.834°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
12.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9538°N
-66.8343°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71531953
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
72
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
0.048°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-16 22:46:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71531953). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71531953/