2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km SSW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — November 17, 2025

2025-11-17 21:36:03 UTC (2025-11-17) · approx. 5:36 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time21:36 UTC≈ 5:36 PM UTC-4
Depth16.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.953°, -66.744°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
16.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9533°N
-66.7442°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71500383
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
172.0°
Min Station Distance
0.080°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-17 21:49:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71500383). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 17, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 5 km SSW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico — November 17, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71500383/