3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 91 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto RicoSeptember 14, 2025

2025-09-14 17:16:06 UTC (2025-09-14) · approx. 1:16 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.2(md)
Time17:16 UTC1:16 PM UTC-4
Depth25.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.296°, -67.283°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 14, 2025 at 17:16 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 91 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 25.1 km and coordinates 19.2955°, -67.2828°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 829 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 91 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.30°, -67.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 md
Depth
25.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.2955°N
-67.2828°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71495663
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
154
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
312.0°
Min Station Distance
0.840°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-14 17:48:01 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near San Antonio, Puerto Rico?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 91 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico on September 14, 2025 at 17:16 UTC had a depth of 25.1 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71495663). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 14, 2025). M3.2 Earthquake 91 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto RicoSeptember 14, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71495663/