2.5
M2.5 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 21, 2021
2021-08-21 20:08:25 UTC (2021-08-21) · approx. 4:08 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time20:08 UTC≈ 4:08 PM UTC-4
Depth14.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.959°, -66.934°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
14.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9585°N
-66.9338°E
-66.9338°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr2021233007
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
94
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.111°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2021-08-21 21:01:51 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2021233007). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 21, 2021). M2.5 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 21, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2021233007/