2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 23, 2026

2026-09-23 06:15:36 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 2:15 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time06:15 UTC≈ 2:15 AM UTC-4
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.943°, -66.951°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9430°N
-66.9513°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71534208
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
190.0°
Min Station Distance
0.076°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-23 06:56:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71534208). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 23, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 23, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71534208/