Earthquake reference

14 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico

USGS recorded this 2.38 magnitude event near 14 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico at 2026-07-05T16:40:14.080000+00:00. The published hypocentral depth is 13.94 km and the review status is reviewed. Event parameters can be revised as additional observations are processed. Nearby airports and postal locations on this page are calculated spatial references only; they do not establish administrative jurisdiction, damage, causation or future risk. This record is not an earthquake forecast or emergency alert.

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Key facts

Magnitude
2.38
Magnitude type
md
Occurred at
2026-07-05T16:40:14.080000+00:00
Updated at
2026-07-05T17:44:07.120000+00:00
Review status
reviewed
Event type
earthquake
Tsunami flag
No
Significance
87
Network
pr
Latitude
18.6036666666667
Longitude
-66.6996666666667
Depth (km)
13.94
USGS event page
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/pr71522768

Upstream revision context

USGS event revision

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UpdatedStatusPayload digest
2026-07-05T17:44:07.120000+00:00reviewed83f855e32a1b

Associated event IDs: pr71522768

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