2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Loíza, Puerto Rico — December 25, 2025

2025-12-25 20:06:36 UTC (2025-12-25) · approx. 4:06 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time20:06 UTC≈ 4:06 PM UTC-4
Depth103.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.480°, -65.906°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.48°, -65.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
103.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.4797°N
-65.9062°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71503103
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
188.0°
Min Station Distance
0.239°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-25 20:23:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71503103). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 25, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Loíza, Puerto Rico — December 25, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71503103/