2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 8 km E of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico — September 8, 2025

2025-09-08 20:29:36 UTC (2025-09-08) · approx. 4:29 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time20:29 UTC≈ 4:29 PM UTC-4
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.192°, -67.063°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.19°, -67.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1920°N
-67.0625°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71495143
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
Min Station Distance
0.027°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-08 20:57:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71495143). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 8, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 8 km E of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico — September 8, 2025. Retrieved September 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71495143/