2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — April 6, 2025

2025-04-06 21:36:36 UTC (2025-04-06) · approx. 5:36 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:36 UTC≈ 5:36 PM UTC-4
Depth15.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.979°, -66.831°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
15.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9792°N
-66.8305°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71478518
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
179.0°
Min Station Distance
0.047°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-06 22:15:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71478518). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 6, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71478518/