2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 30, 2025

2025-08-30 23:26:44 UTC (2025-08-30) · approx. 7:26 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time23:26 UTC≈ 7:26 PM UTC-4
Depth15.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.835°, -66.865°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.83°, -66.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
15.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8347°N
-66.8655°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71493978
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
91
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
258.0°
Min Station Distance
0.137°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-31 00:02:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71493978). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 30, 2025). M2.4 Earthquake 15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 30, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71493978/