Earthquake PUERTO RICO REGION (2.7 md) (2024-12-21 05:42:29 UTC)
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck on PUERTO RICO REGION, at 2024-12-21 05:42:29 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in PUERTO RICO REGION
Recommendation
Light Earthquake
Light Earthquake
Action
Light shaking may be felt indoors.
Suggestion
Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.
Magnitudo (md)
2.7
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20241221_0000052
Nearest Places
- Cayos de Caña Gorda / 3.45 km
- Gilligans Island / 3.48 km
- Isla Ballena / 3.74 km
- Punta Ballena / 3.85 km
- Corona La Laja / 4.19 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.0
39 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
NEVADA
Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.4
20 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
66 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas
Time:
Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.7
4 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.6
11 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
Time:
Depth: 18.53 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 18.53 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
2.2
PUERTO RICO
Time:
Depth: 8.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.3
PUERTO RICO REGION
Time:
Depth: 7.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.0
2 km E of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico
Time:
Depth: 11.94 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 11.94 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
2.7
7 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
Time:
Depth: 13.62 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 13.62 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)