2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 1 km SW of Palmarejo, Puerto Rico — December 8, 2025

2025-12-08 23:44:08 UTC (2025-12-08) · approx. 7:44 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:44 UTC≈ 7:44 PM UTC-4
Depth14.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.031°, -67.085°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.03°, -67.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
14.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0313°N
-67.0845°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71501868
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
80
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.034°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-09 00:03:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71501868). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 8, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 1 km SW of Palmarejo, Puerto Rico — December 8, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71501868/