Earthquake 2 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico (1.9 md) (2025-03-15 00:26:50 UTC)

1741998410

17.9848, -66.6158

18.76 KM

A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 2 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico, at 2025-03-15 00:26:50 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 2 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 2 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico (1.9 md) (2025-03-15 00:26:50 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pr71475908

Nearest Places

Playa Barrio / 0.32 km
WISO-AM (Ponce) / 0.47 km
Playa de Ponce / 0.61 km
Barriada El Caribe / 0.64 km
WLEO-AM (Ponce) / 0.67 km

Comment

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2.5

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Depth: 53.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

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Depth: 9.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.8

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Depth: 3.74 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.2

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Depth: 5.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.2

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Depth: 34.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.3

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1742002860
Depth: 15.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.2

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1742001684
Depth: 17.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1741942516
Depth: 15.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1741933435
Depth: 16.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.2

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1741922265
Depth: 14.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)