2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 25 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — April 23, 2025

2025-04-23 18:15:29 UTC (2025-04-23) · approx. 2:15 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time18:15 UTC≈ 2:15 PM UTC-4
Depth58.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.689°, -66.459°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.69°, -66.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
58.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6893°N
-66.4592°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71479898
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
238.0°
Min Station Distance
0.221°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-23 18:37:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71479898). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 23, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 25 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — April 23, 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71479898/