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M2.3 Earthquake 6 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — August 5, 2025

2025-08-05 20:54:55 UTC (2025-08-05) · approx. 4:54 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time20:54 UTC≈ 4:54 PM UTC-4
Depth9.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.976°, -66.982°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
9.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9758°N
-66.9823°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71491668
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
174.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-05 21:17:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71491668). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 5, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — August 5, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71491668/