2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 18, 2026

2026-09-18 22:15:41 UTC (2026-09-18) · approx. 6:15 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time22:15 UTC≈ 6:15 PM UTC-4
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.945°, -66.948°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9452°N
-66.9482°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71532738
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
93
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.046°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 22:42:04 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71532738). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 18, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71532738/