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M2.1 Earthquake 15 km SSW of Potala Pastillo, Puerto Rico — August 24, 2025

2025-08-24 20:29:41 UTC (2025-08-24) · approx. 4:29 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:29 UTC≈ 4:29 PM UTC-4
Depth15.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.852°, -66.535°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.85°, -66.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
15.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8518°N
-66.5352°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71493518
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
71
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
271.0°
Min Station Distance
0.035°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-24 21:13:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71493518). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 24, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 15 km SSW of Potala Pastillo, Puerto Rico — August 24, 2025. Retrieved August 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71493518/