2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 72 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — June 18, 2025

2025-06-18 23:36:23 UTC (2025-06-18) · approx. 7:36 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time23:36 UTC≈ 7:36 PM UTC-4
Depth20.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.119°, -66.458°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.12°, -66.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
20.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.1185°N
-66.4578°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71486153
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
286.0°
Min Station Distance
0.642°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-18 23:46:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71486153). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 18, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 72 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico — June 18, 2025. Retrieved June 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71486153/