2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 6 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — December 17, 2025

2025-12-17 19:15:24 UTC (2025-12-17) · approx. 3:15 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time19:15 UTC≈ 3:15 PM UTC-4
Depth5.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.935°, -67.006°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.93°, -67.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
5.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9348°N
-67.0060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71502468
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
76
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
230.0°
Min Station Distance
0.050°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-17 19:26:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71502468). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 17, 2025). M2.2 Earthquake 6 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — December 17, 2025. Retrieved December 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71502468/