2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — September 20, 2026

2026-09-20 23:38:39 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 7:38 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time23:38 UTC≈ 7:38 PM UTC-4
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.970°, -66.946°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9702°N
-66.9458°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71533688
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
169.0°
Min Station Distance
0.035°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-20 23:52:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71533688). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 20, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — September 20, 2026. Retrieved September 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71533688/