2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 24 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — October 1, 2026

2026-10-01 21:27:57 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 5:27 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time21:27 UTC≈ 5:27 PM UTC-4
Depth6.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.752°, -66.939°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.75°, -66.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
6.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.7522°N
-66.9392°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71535303
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
3
Azimuthal Gap
314.0°
Min Station Distance
0.229°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-01 21:44:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71535303). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 1, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 24 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — October 1, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71535303/