2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km NE of Jayuya, Puerto Rico — May 5, 2025

2025-05-05 15:59:31 UTC (2025-05-05) · approx. 11:59 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time15:59 UTC≈ 11:59 AM UTC-4
Depth41.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.238°, -66.578°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.24°, -66.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
41.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2378°N
-66.5777°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71481478
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
122.0°
Min Station Distance
0.162°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-05 16:17:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71481478). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 5, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km NE of Jayuya, Puerto Rico — May 5, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71481478/