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USGSSeptember 25, 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico at a depth of 8 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,353rd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico
State
Puerto Rico
Magnitude
2.5 (duration magnitude)
Depth
7.8 km
Time
2026-09-25 13:17:57 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
17.916, -66.284
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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