2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 7 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico — February 23, 2025

2025-02-23 21:55:16 UTC (2025-02-23) · approx. 5:55 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time21:55 UTC≈ 5:55 PM UTC-4
Depth19.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.390°, -67.297°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.39°, -67.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
19.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3900°N
-67.2970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71473373
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
272.0°
Min Station Distance
0.193°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-23 22:56:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71473373). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 23, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 7 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico — February 23, 2025. Retrieved February 23, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71473373/