2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 2 km NE of San Germán, Puerto Rico — September 21, 2025

2025-09-21 21:06:54 UTC (2025-09-21) · approx. 5:06 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time21:06 UTC≈ 5:06 PM UTC-4
Depth10.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.102°, -67.027°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.10°, -67.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
10.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1017°N
-67.0267°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71496228
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.027°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-21 21:26:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71496228). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 21, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 2 km NE of San Germán, Puerto Rico — September 21, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71496228/