2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 3 km SE of Galateo, Puerto Rico — September 28, 2026

2026-09-28 03:55:31 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 11:55 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time03:55 UTC≈ 11:55 PM UTC-4
Depth66.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.346°, -66.236°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.35°, -66.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
66.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3465°N
-66.2358°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71534903
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
103
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
173.0°
Min Station Distance
0.124°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-28 04:24:53 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: pr71534903). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 28, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 3 km SE of Galateo, Puerto Rico — September 28, 2026. Retrieved September 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71534903/