2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 8, 2025

2025-03-08 23:33:38 UTC (2025-03-08) · approx. 7:33 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:33 UTC≈ 7:33 PM UTC-4
Depth13.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.950°, -66.940°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
13.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9497°N
-66.9402°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71474853
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.063°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-09 00:16:16 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71474853). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 8, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 8, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71474853/