2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — September 16, 2025

2025-09-16 14:45:46 UTC (2025-09-16) · approx. 10:45 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time14:45 UTC≈ 10:45 AM UTC-4
Depth10.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.941°, -66.844°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
10.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9408°N
-66.8443°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71495823
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
179.0°
Min Station Distance
0.048°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-16 15:08:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71495823). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 16, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71495823/