2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 19, 2026

2026-09-19 22:46:44 UTC (2026-09-19) · approx. 6:46 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time22:46 UTC≈ 6:46 PM UTC-4
Depth9.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.941°, -66.940°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
9.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9412°N
-66.9400°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71533218
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
189.0°
Min Station Distance
0.043°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-19 23:27:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71533218). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 19, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 19, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71533218/