Earthquake 9 km N of Animas, Puerto Rico (2.8 md) (2025-02-20 19:08:39 UTC)

1740078519

18.5305, -66.6308

15.50 KM

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 9 km N of Animas, Puerto Rico, at 2025-02-20 19:08:39 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 9 km N of Animas, 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 9 km N of Animas, Puerto Rico (2.8 md) (2025-02-20 19:08:39 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pr71473123

Nearest Places

Punta Las Tunas / 4.4 km
Los Negritos / 4.98 km
Charca La Tembladera / 4.98 km
Islote Barrio / 5.5 km
Caño Tiburones / 5.99 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.9

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Depth: 0.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.5

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Depth: 29.52 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.5

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Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.7

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Depth: 84.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.0

8 km E of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
Time: 1740159436
Depth: 5.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.8

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1740141836
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1740112141
Depth: 12.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1740081663
Depth: 23.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

10 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Time: 1740046294
Depth: 18.18 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.3

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1740040988
Depth: 14.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)