2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 2 km S of Cayey, Puerto Rico — October 5, 2025

2025-10-05 17:33:32 UTC (2025-10-05) · approx. 1:33 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time17:33 UTC≈ 1:33 PM UTC-4
Depth17.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.088°, -66.162°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.09°, -66.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
17.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0876°N
-66.1621°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2025278003
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
125
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
Min Station Distance
0.025°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-19 22:50:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2025278003). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 5, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 2 km S of Cayey, Puerto Rico — October 5, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2025278003/