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M3.3 Earthquake 68 km WSW of Stella, Puerto RicoNovember 7, 2025

2025-11-07 21:41:35 UTC (2025-11-07) · approx. 4:41 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM3.3(md)
Time21:41 UTC4:41 PM UTC-5
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.201°, -67.886°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 7, 2025 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 68 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 6.7 km and coordinates 18.2015°, -67.8857°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.2 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 107 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.20°, -67.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.3 md
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2015°N
-67.8857°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71499773
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
164
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
188.0°
Min Station Distance
0.564°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-07 22:22:41 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Stella, Puerto Rico?

The magnitude 3.3 earthquake that struck 68 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico on November 7, 2025 at 21:41 UTC had a depth of 6.7 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 3.3 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: pr71499773). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 7, 2025). M3.3 Earthquake 68 km WSW of Stella, Puerto RicoNovember 7, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71499773/