2.3
Earthquake Details: 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
Oct 9, 2026, 09:37:36
- Depth
- 7.19 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 9, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred on Oct 9, 2026 at 09:37:36. Epicenter: 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico. Reported depth: 7.19 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 9, 2026, 05:37:36 AST
- UTC
- Oct 9, 2026, 09:37:36 UTC
7.19 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
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Agency measurements
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- USGSM 2.32
pr71536193
- Depth:
- 7.19 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 9, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth7.19 km
Significance83
Latitude17.9480
Longitude-66.9367
Event IDpr71536193
Magnitude2.3
Updated:Oct 9, 2026, 10:01:46 UTC
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