2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 6 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — May 1, 2025

2025-05-01 23:03:49 UTC (2025-05-01) · approx. 7:03 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:03 UTC≈ 7:03 PM UTC-4
Depth13.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.916°, -67.024°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -67.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
13.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9162°N
-67.0240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71481088
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
234.0°
Min Station Distance
0.056°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-01 23:25:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71481088). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 1, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 6 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — May 1, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71481088/