2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 3 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 18, 2026

2026-09-18 14:08:21 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 10:08 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time14:08 UTC≈ 10:08 AM UTC-4
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.949°, -66.931°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9487°N
-66.9308°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71532283
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
107
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.032°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 15:35:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71532283). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 3 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71532283/