2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 2 km SSE of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico — November 16, 2025

2025-11-16 23:38:12 UTC (2025-11-16) · approx. 7:38 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:38 UTC≈ 7:38 PM UTC-4
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.023°, -66.933°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.02°, -66.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0227°N
-66.9330°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71500293
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
119
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
133.0°
Min Station Distance
0.070°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-16 23:56:41 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71500293). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 16, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 2 km SSE of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico — November 16, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71500293/