2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 24 km S of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — August 29, 2025

2025-08-29 23:31:18 UTC (2025-08-29) · approx. 7:31 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time23:31 UTC≈ 7:31 PM UTC-4
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.880°, -65.438°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.88°, -65.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8800°N
-65.4377°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71493798
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
111
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.242°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-29 23:50:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71493798). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 29, 2025). M2.7 Earthquake 24 km S of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — August 29, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71493798/