2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 31 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2025
2025-01-06 18:12:23 UTC (2025-01-06) · approx. 2:12 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time18:12 UTC≈ 2:12 PM UTC-4
Depth88.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.745°, -66.385°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
88.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.7455°N
-66.3848°E
-66.3848°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71470288
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
0.425°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-06 18:19:48 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71470288). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 6, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 31 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71470288/