2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — October 4, 2026

2026-10-04 03:14:44 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 11:14 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time03:14 UTC≈ 11:14 PM UTC-4
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.958°, -66.953°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9582°N
-66.9532°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71535643
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.072°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-04 04:27:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71535643). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 4, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — October 4, 2026. Retrieved October 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71535643/