2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 18, 2026

2026-09-18 22:28:10 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:28 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time22:28 UTC≈ 6:28 PM UTC-4
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.958°, -66.951°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9577°N
-66.9510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71532753
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
103
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
203.0°
Min Station Distance
0.070°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 22:46:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71532753). 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 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71532753/