2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 7 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico — December 5, 2025

2025-12-05 22:34:03 UTC (2025-12-05) · approx. 6:34 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:34 UTC≈ 6:34 PM UTC-4
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.152°, -67.049°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.15°, -67.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1517°N
-67.0485°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71501613
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
0.156°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-05 22:53:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71501613). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 5, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 7 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico — December 5, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71501613/