2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 3 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico — October 12, 2026

2026-10-12 04:18:22 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:18 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time04:18 UTC≈ 12:18 AM UTC-4
Depth62.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.206°, -67.174°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.21°, -67.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
62.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2055°N
-67.1740°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71536518
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
Min Station Distance
0.089°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-12 04:39:40 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71536518). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 12, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 3 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico — October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71536518/