2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 13 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — February 21, 2025

2025-02-21 21:37:19 UTC (2025-02-21) · approx. 5:37 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time21:37 UTC≈ 5:37 PM UTC-4
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.852°, -66.868°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.85°, -66.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8518°N
-66.8678°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71473288
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
253.0°
Min Station Distance
0.123°
RMS Residual
0.04 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-21 21:51:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71473288). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 21, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 13 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71473288/