2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 1 km ENE of Las Marías, Puerto Rico — May 22, 2025

2025-05-22 20:00:40 UTC (2025-05-22) · approx. 4:00 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time20:00 UTC≈ 4:00 PM UTC-4
Depth17.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.255°, -66.979°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.25°, -66.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
17.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2547°N
-66.9787°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71483338
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
0.129°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-22 20:18:04 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71483338). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 22, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 1 km ENE of Las Marías, Puerto Rico — May 22, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71483338/