2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 4 km WNW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2025

2025-01-06 22:45:13 UTC (2025-01-06) · approx. 6:45 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time22:45 UTC≈ 6:45 PM UTC-4
Depth17.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.991°, -67.086°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -67.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
17.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9913°N
-67.0863°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71470313
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
86
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
177.0°
Min Station Distance
0.027°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-06 22:54:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71470313). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 6, 2025). M2.4 Earthquake 4 km WNW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71470313/