2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 24 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — October 20, 2026

2026-10-20 23:54:40 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 7:54 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time23:54 UTC≈ 7:54 PM UTC-4
Depth14.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.769°, -66.801°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.77°, -66.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
14.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.7690°N
-66.8013°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71537338
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.218°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-21 00:08:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71537338). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 24 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — October 20, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71537338/