2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km E of Ponce, Puerto Rico — August 7, 2025

2025-08-07 21:23:02 UTC (2025-08-07) · approx. 5:23 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time21:23 UTC≈ 5:23 PM UTC-4
Depth13.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.009°, -66.603°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.01°, -66.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
13.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0095°N
-66.6025°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71491998
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
69
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
100.0°
Min Station Distance
0.017°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-07 21:33:09 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71491998). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 7, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km E of Ponce, Puerto Rico — August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 7, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71491998/