2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 8 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — December 20, 2025

2025-12-20 21:23:42 UTC (2025-12-20) · approx. 5:23 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time21:23 UTC≈ 5:23 PM UTC-4
Depth13.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.919°, -66.966°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -66.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
13.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9195°N
-66.9663°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71502713
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
94
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
233.0°
Min Station Distance
0.089°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-20 21:41:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71502713). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 20, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 8 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71502713/