2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 23 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2025
2025-01-06 21:51:24 UTC (2025-01-06) · approx. 5:51 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:51 UTC≈ 5:51 PM UTC-4
Depth4.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.437°, -67.444°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
4.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4370°N
-67.4435°E
-67.4435°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71470298
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
301.0°
Min Station Distance
0.317°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-06 22:18:03 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71470298). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 6, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 23 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71470298/