2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 21, 2025

2025-04-21 23:13:58 UTC (2025-04-21) · approx. 7:13 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:13 UTC≈ 7:13 PM UTC-4
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.941°, -66.956°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9407°N
-66.9562°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71479688
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.055°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-21 23:24:04 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71479688). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 21, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 21, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71479688/