2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 18, 2026
2026-09-18 21:41:13 UTC (2026-09-18) · approx. 5:41 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:41 UTC≈ 5:41 PM UTC-4
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.943°, -66.930°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9430°N
-66.9295°E
-66.9295°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71532713
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.035°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 21:58:28 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71532713). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 18, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71532713/