2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 29 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico — November 17, 2025

2025-11-17 20:25:50 UTC (2025-11-17) · approx. 4:25 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time20:25 UTC≈ 4:25 PM UTC-4
Depth11.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.948°, -67.460°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -67.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
11.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9485°N
-67.4595°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71500368
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
305.0°
Min Station Distance
0.289°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-17 20:37:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71500368). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 17, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 29 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico — November 17, 2025. Retrieved November 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71500368/