2.0
Earthquake Details: 1 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
Oct 17, 2026, 17:57:18
- Depth
- 5.8 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 17, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake occurred on Oct 17, 2026 at 17:57:18. Epicenter: 1 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico. Reported depth: 5.8 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 17, 2026, 13:57:18 AST
- UTC
- Oct 17, 2026, 17:57:18 UTC
5.8 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.77 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto RicoBeforeM2.961 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfterM4.720 km SW of Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and NevisAfterM3.467 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicAfterM2.925 km WNW of Puerto Real, Puerto RicoAfterM2.945 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfterM3.793 km N of Brenas, Puerto RicoAfterM2.81 km W of Fuig, Puerto RicoAfterM3.353 km N of Brenas, Puerto RicoAfterM3.4117 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfterM3.277 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicAfterM3.324 km ESE of Isabel Segunda, Puerto RicoAfter
Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 2.05
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- Depth:
- 5.8 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 17, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth5.8 km
Significance65
Latitude17.9693
Longitude-66.9180
Event IDpr71537058
Magnitude2.0
Updated:Oct 17, 2026, 18:31:13 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 17, 2026, 18:31 UTC.
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