2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 13 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — June 5, 2025

2025-06-05 22:51:35 UTC (2025-06-05) · approx. 6:51 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time22:51 UTC≈ 6:51 PM UTC-4
Depth12.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.895°, -66.596°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.90°, -66.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
12.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8952°N
-66.5957°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71484773
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
183.0°
Min Station Distance
0.066°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-05 23:18:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71484773). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 5, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 13 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71484773/