M2.6 earthquake — 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico on Sep 30, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 8 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.8 km |
| Coordinates | 17.944, -66.947 |
| Time | Sep 30, 21:03 UTC |
| Location | 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71535218 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 2 km | Oct 4, 03:14 UTC | 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 4 km | Oct 1, 02:41 UTC | 2 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M3.1 | 69 km | Sep 30, 21:00 UTC | 4 km NNE of Animas, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 73 km | Oct 3, 13:33 UTC | 19 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico |
| M3.9 | 73 km | Oct 3, 10:35 UTC | 19 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico |
| M3.4 | 80 km | Oct 3, 05:38 UTC | 2 km NW of Corozal, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.