2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 2 km NE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — July 12, 2025

2025-07-12 17:08:45 UTC (2025-07-12) · approx. 1:08 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time17:08 UTC≈ 1:08 PM UTC-4
Depth18.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.055°, -66.834°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.06°, -66.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
18.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0553°N
-66.8340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71489038
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
94
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.091°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-12 17:27:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71489038). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 12, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 2 km NE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — July 12, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71489038/