Earthquake 7 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico (2.7 md) (2024-12-21 05:42:29 UTC)

1734759749

17.9112, -66.8698

13.62 KM

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 7 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico, at 2024-12-21 05:42:29 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 7 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 7 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico (2.7 md) (2024-12-21 05:42:29 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.7

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pr71468998

Nearest Places

Cayos de Caña Gorda / 3.45 km
Gilligans Island / 3.48 km
Isla Ballena / 3.74 km
Punta Ballena / 3.86 km
Corona La Laja / 4.19 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.7

70 km E of Cantwell, Alaska
Time: 1734933363
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

39 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734931917
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

NEVADA
Time: 1734931917
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.4

20 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1734931700
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

66 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas
Time: 1734930713
Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.6

11 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
Time: 1734917658
Depth: 18.53 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.2

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1734829767
Depth: 8.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1734800159
Depth: 7.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.0

2 km E of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico
Time: 1734773294
Depth: 11.94 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.7

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1734759749
Depth: 13.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)