2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 24, 2026

2026-09-24 22:16:06 UTC (2026-09-24) · approx. 6:16 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time22:16 UTC≈ 6:16 PM UTC-4
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.955°, -66.952°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9553°N
-66.9517°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71534463
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
86
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
181.0°
Min Station Distance
0.072°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 22:35:04 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71534463). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 24, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 24, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71534463/