Earthquake 5 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico (1.8 md) (2025-04-10 20:42:20 UTC)

1744317740

17.9648, -67.0003

9.50 KM

A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 5 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico, at 2025-04-10 20:42:20 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 5 km ESE of La Parguera, 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 5 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico (1.8 md) (2025-04-10 20:42:20 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pr71478833

Nearest Places

Punta Peñones / 0.49 km
Bahía Montalva / 0.82 km
Isla Matei / 0.84 km
Cayo Mata Seca / 1.04 km
Salinas Fortuna / 1.32 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

2 km SW of Julian, CA
Time: 1744676706
Depth: 14.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.6

6 km SSE of Julian, CA
Time: 1744676605
Depth: 14.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.6

29 km NNW of Cooper Landing, Alaska
Time: 1744676246
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.4

29 km SW of Hope, Alaska
Time: 1744676191
Depth: 41.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
Time: 1744675973
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.9

5 km W of Maricao, Puerto Rico
Time: 1744664369
Depth: 28.12 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.9

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1744664369
Depth: 28.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

7 km S of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico
Time: 1744623669
Depth: 18.13 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.3

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1744623669
Depth: 18.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1744608800
Depth: 14.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)