2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 6 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 17, 2025

2025-05-17 17:21:01 UTC (2025-05-17) · approx. 1:21 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time17:21 UTC≈ 1:21 PM UTC-4
Depth11.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.918°, -66.878°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -66.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
11.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9175°N
-66.8783°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71482698
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
225.0°
Min Station Distance
0.055°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-17 17:37:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71482698). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 17, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 6 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 17, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71482698/