Earthquake report · M 2.6

M2.6 earthquake near Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

USGS · updated Oct 12, 2026, 04:39 UTC

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 12, 2026, 12:18 AM (AST) 3 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico at a depth of 63 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 18.21°, -67.17° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.6
Depth (km): 63
Local time: Oct 12, 2026, 12:18 AM (AST)
UTC time: 2026-10-12 04:18
Coordinates: 18.206, -67.174

Updates

M 2.6 - 3 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto RicoOct 12, 2026, 04:39 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 18, 2026, 21:12 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.