Earthquake PUERTO RICO REGION (4.0 md) (2025-05-17 03:24:18 UTC)

1747452258

19.2753, -67.1715

24.00 KM

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck on PUERTO RICO REGION, at 2025-05-17 03:24:18 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
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake PUERTO RICO REGION (4.0 md) (2025-05-17 03:24:18 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

4.0

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250517_0000034

Nearest Places

Mona Ridge / 32.11 km
Mona Canyon / 37.85 km
Mona Seamount / 51.4 km
Puerto Rico Apron / 59.45 km
Guajataca Canyon / 69.1 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

36 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska
Time: 1747463474
Depth: 74.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

9 km ESE of Boonville, CA
Time: 1747463149
Depth: 4.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

SANTA CRUZ, ARGENTINA
Time: 1747462298
Depth: 13.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

JAVA, INDONESIA
Time: 1747462066
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Java, Indonesia
Time: 1747462066
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

75 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico
Time: 1747452257
Depth: 25.48 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1747283512
Depth: 71.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

12 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
Time: 1747283512
Depth: 71.59 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC REGION
Time: 1747156647
Depth: 20.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

93 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Time: 1747156647
Depth: 20.79 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)