2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 19, 2026

2026-09-19 17:46:55 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 1:46 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time17:46 UTC≈ 1:46 PM UTC-4
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.957°, -66.947°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9568°N
-66.9473°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71533078
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
88
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
179.0°
Min Station Distance
0.040°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-19 17:58:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71533078). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 19, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 19, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71533078/