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M3.0 Earthquake 2 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — May 5, 2025

2025-05-05 23:41:49 UTC (2025-05-05) · approx. 7:41 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time23:41 UTC≈ 7:41 PM UTC-4
Depth109.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.487°, -66.485°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.49°, -66.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
109.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.4873°N
-66.4850°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71481493
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
138
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
204.0°
Min Station Distance
0.043°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-06 00:09:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71481493). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 5, 2025). M3.0 Earthquake 2 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — May 5, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71481493/