2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 5 km W of Maricao, Puerto Rico — April 14, 2025

2025-04-14 20:59:29 UTC (2025-04-14) · approx. 4:59 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time20:59 UTC≈ 4:59 PM UTC-4
Depth28.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.183°, -67.032°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.18°, -67.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
28.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1830°N
-67.0318°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71479183
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.048°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-14 21:16:53 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: pr71479183). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 14, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 5 km W of Maricao, Puerto Rico — April 14, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71479183/