2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 24, 2026

2026-09-24 21:21:45 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 5:21 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time21:21 UTC≈ 5:21 PM UTC-4
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.933°, -66.960°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.93°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9327°N
-66.9597°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71534443
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
108
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
227.0°
Min Station Distance
0.087°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 21:55:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71534443). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 24, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 24, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71534443/