2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 5 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — December 14, 2025
2025-12-14 23:40:39 UTC (2025-12-14) · approx. 7:40 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:40 UTC≈ 7:40 PM UTC-4
Depth11.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.962°, -66.999°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
11.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9620°N
-66.9990°E
-66.9990°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71502228
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
197.0°
Min Station Distance
0.044°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-15 00:01:01 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71502228). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 14, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 5 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — December 14, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71502228/