2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 8 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — August 12, 2025

2025-08-12 23:24:25 UTC (2025-08-12) · approx. 7:24 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:24 UTC≈ 7:24 PM UTC-4
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.926°, -66.990°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.93°, -66.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9262°N
-66.9902°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71492603
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
234.0°
Min Station Distance
0.067°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-12 23:39:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71492603). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 12, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 8 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71492603/