Earthquake 7 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico (1.6 md) (2025-03-21 11:55:45 UTC)

1742558145

17.9203, -66.8460

14.37 KM

A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 7 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico, at 2025-03-21 11:55:45 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 SE of Maria Antonia, 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 7 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico (1.6 md) (2025-03-21 11:55:45 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.6

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pr71476943

Nearest Places

Punta Ballena / 3.3 km
Punta Vaquero / 3.39 km
Isla Ballena / 3.49 km
Playa de Tamarindo / 3.61 km
Gilligans Island / 3.61 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.3

14 km ESE of Willows, CA
Time: 1742580549
Depth: 31.08 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.3

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1742580549
Depth: 31.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1742579846
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

0.4

2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1742579842
Depth: 2.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1742579690
Depth: 5.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.0

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1742484601
Depth: 15.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1742472778
Depth: 18.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1742468339
Depth: 14.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1742466405
Depth: 16.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1742462829
Depth: 14.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)