2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 2 km ENE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — July 21, 2025

2025-07-21 22:40:52 UTC (2025-07-21) · approx. 6:40 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time22:40 UTC≈ 6:40 PM UTC-4
Depth16.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.022°, -66.601°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.02°, -66.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
16.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0217°N
-66.6008°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71490023
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
93
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
109.0°
Min Station Distance
0.022°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-21 22:55:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71490023). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 21, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 2 km ENE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71490023/