2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km NNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — September 23, 2026

2026-09-23 20:51:03 UTC (2026-09-23) · approx. 4:51 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:51 UTC≈ 4:51 PM UTC-4
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.008°, -66.928°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.01°, -66.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0078°N
-66.9283°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71534298
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
168.0°
Min Station Distance
0.057°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-23 21:11:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71534298). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 23, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km NNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — September 23, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71534298/