2.4
M2.4 Earthquake 2 km WNW of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — October 1, 2025
2025-10-01 16:54:57 UTC (2025-10-01) · approx. 12:54 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time16:54 UTC≈ 12:54 PM UTC-4
Depth15.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.481°, -66.734°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
15.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4807°N
-66.7337°E
-66.7337°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71496833
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
85
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
183.0°
Min Station Distance
0.135°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-01 17:30:58 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71496833). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 1, 2025). M2.4 Earthquake 2 km WNW of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — October 1, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71496833/