2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 1 km NW of Lajas, Puerto Rico — January 5, 2025
2025-01-05 21:32:09 UTC (2025-01-05) · approx. 5:32 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time21:32 UTC≈ 5:32 PM UTC-4
Depth18.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.056°, -67.068°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
18.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0560°N
-67.0678°E
-67.0678°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71470233
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
113
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.034°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-05 22:09:24 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71470233). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 5, 2025). M2.7 Earthquake 1 km NW of Lajas, Puerto Rico — January 5, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71470233/