2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 9 km N of Animas, Puerto Rico — February 20, 2025

2025-02-20 19:08:39 UTC (2025-02-20) · approx. 3:08 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time19:08 UTC≈ 3:08 PM UTC-4
Depth15.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.530°, -66.631°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.53°, -66.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
15.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.5305°N
-66.6308°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71473123
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
119
Stations Used
3
Azimuthal Gap
317.0°
Min Station Distance
0.217°
RMS Residual
0.38 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-20 19:39:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71473123). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 20, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 9 km N of Animas, Puerto Rico — February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71473123/