Earthquake report · M 2.6

M2.6 earthquake 30 km from Yauco, Puerto Rico

USGS · updated Oct 21, 2026, 00:08 UTC

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 7:54 PM (AST) 24 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico at a depth of 14 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 17.77°, -66.80° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.6
Depth (km): 14
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 7:54 PM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 23:54
Coordinates: 17.769, -66.801

Updates

M 2.6 - 24 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto RicoOct 21, 2026, 00:08 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.