2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 9 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 6, 2025

2025-08-06 23:54:18 UTC (2025-08-06) · approx. 7:54 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time23:54 UTC≈ 7:54 PM UTC-4
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.890°, -66.915°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.89°, -66.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8897°N
-66.9152°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71491818
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
77
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
241.0°
Min Station Distance
0.092°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-07 00:13:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71491818). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 6, 2025). M2.2 Earthquake 9 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 6, 2025. Retrieved August 7, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71491818/