2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 2 km NNW of Río Cañas Abajo, Puerto Rico — January 1, 2025
2025-01-01 21:12:36 UTC (2025-01-01) · approx. 5:12 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:12 UTC≈ 5:12 PM UTC-4
Depth16.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.061°, -66.479°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
16.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0610°N
-66.4788°E
-66.4788°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71469948
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
154.0°
Min Station Distance
0.034°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-01 21:31:25 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71469948). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 1, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 2 km NNW of Río Cañas Abajo, Puerto Rico — January 1, 2025. Retrieved January 1, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71469948/