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M2.1 Earthquake 9 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — August 9, 2025

2025-08-09 22:36:28 UTC (2025-08-09) · approx. 6:36 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time22:36 UTC≈ 6:36 PM UTC-4
Depth16.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.898°, -66.864°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.90°, -66.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
16.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8985°N
-66.8638°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71492333
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.074°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-09 23:29:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71492333). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 9, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 9 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — August 9, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71492333/