2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 1 km WSW of Palomas, Puerto Rico — March 2, 2025

2025-03-02 23:05:08 UTC (2025-03-02) · approx. 7:05 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:05 UTC≈ 7:05 PM UTC-4
Depth10.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.010°, -66.884°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.01°, -66.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
10.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0098°N
-66.8842°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71474243
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
167.0°
Min Station Distance
0.035°
RMS Residual
0.04 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-02 23:21:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71474243). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 2, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 1 km WSW of Palomas, Puerto Rico — March 2, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71474243/