2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 2 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico — March 12, 2025

2025-03-12 20:47:09 UTC (2025-03-12) · approx. 4:47 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:47 UTC≈ 4:47 PM UTC-4
Depth14.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.974°, -66.811°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
14.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9741°N
-66.8111°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2025071002
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
179.0°
Min Station Distance
0.068°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-17 19:19:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2025071002). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 12, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 2 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico — March 12, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2025071002/