2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 18, 2026

2026-09-18 16:57:53 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:57 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time16:57 UTC≈ 12:57 PM UTC-4
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.944°, -66.958°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9443°N
-66.9580°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71532403
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
190.0°
Min Station Distance
0.055°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 17:14:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71532403). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 18, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71532403/