M2.20 Earthquake – 7 km SSW of Capitanejo, Puerto Rico

16 August 2026, 18:38 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 2.20 earthquake struck 7 km SSW of Capitanejo, Puerto Rico on 16 August 2026, 18:38 UTC, at a depth of 15.7 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
2.20 (md)
Location
7 km SSW of Capitanejo, Puerto Rico
Date & time
16 August 2026, 18:38 UTC
Coordinates
17.9597, -66.5708
Depth
15.67 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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