This information is Issued for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.For more information visit your corresponding Seismological Institution or theTsunami Warning Centers
| Event Details | |
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| Estimated Maximum Intensity: | IV in San Juan, PR |
| Date: |
May 16, 2026 14:50:03 UTC May 16, 2026 10:50:03 Hora Local |
| Region: | LEEWARD ISLANDS |
| Distances: |
144.04 Km Northeast of Montserrat,UK 163.71 Km East-Northeast of Nevis 546.05 Km East of San Juan,PR |
| Magnitude: | 6.0 Mww |
| Location: | Latitude: 17.513 Longitude: -61.177 |
| Depth: | 30 Km |
| Tsunami Warning Level: | No Warning, Advisory or Watch is in effect for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands |
| Issued Date & Time | 2026-05-16 11:26:49 |
| ID: | 20260516144959 |
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| BULLETIN 3 Seismic Event/Tsunami |
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| DATE: | May 16, 2026 |
| LOCAL TIME: | 10:50:03 |
| LATITUDE: | 17.513 N |
| LONGITUDE: | 61.177 W |
| LOCATION: |
144 Km Northeast of Montserrat,UK
546.1 Km East of San Juan,PR |
| DEPTH: | 30 Km |
| MAGNITUDE: | 6.0 Mww |
| ESTIMATED MAXIMUM INTENSITY: | IV in San Juan, PR |
| TSUNAMI ALERT LEVEL: | No Warning, Advisory or Watch is in effect for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands |
| DATE & ISSUED TIME | 2026-05-16 11:26:57 |
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The Puerto Rico Seismic Network (PRSN) received information that this
strong earthquake was reported as
felt in Naguabo and San Juan with a maximum
intensity of IV (Modified Mercalli Scale, MM).
At the moment of generating this bulletin no damages has been reported and are not expected to occur Based on magnitude, location and historic records the earthquake was not sufficient to generate a destructive tsunami to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. |
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Technical Information
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