2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 21, 2025

2025-09-21 23:55:52 UTC (2025-09-21) · approx. 7:55 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time23:55 UTC≈ 7:55 PM UTC-4
Depth10.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.936°, -66.941°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
10.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9355°N
-66.9410°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71496253
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
233.0°
Min Station Distance
0.071°
RMS Residual
0.02 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-22 00:05:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71496253). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 21, 2025). M2.4 Earthquake 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 21, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71496253/