Earthquake 2 km E of Arroyo, Puerto Rico (1.7 md) (2025-05-06 07:46:35 UTC)

1746517595

17.9652, -66.0373

14.78 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 2 km E of Arroyo, Puerto Rico, at 2025-05-06 07:46:35 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 E of Arroyo, 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 E of Arroyo, Puerto Rico (1.7 md) (2025-05-06 07:46:35 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.7

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pr71481513

Nearest Places

Playa Las Palmas / 0.34 km
Balneario de Arroyo / 0.38 km
Punta Guilarte / 0.4 km
Punta Guilarte Beach / 0.43 km
Palmas Barrio / 0.8 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.7

Northern Molucca Sea
Time: 1746530819
Depth: 22.19 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.7

MOLUCCA SEA
Time: 1746530819
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.9

PYRENEES
Time: 1746530384
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

LUZON, PHILIPPINES
Time: 1746530193
Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Time: 1746530172
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.0

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1746488509
Depth: 109.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.9

1 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico
Time: 1746487805
Depth: 16.15 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.1

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1746460771
Depth: 41.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

2 km NE of Jayuya, Puerto Rico
Time: 1746460771
Depth: 41.46 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.1

5 km SSE of Bajandas, Puerto Rico
Time: 1746380154
Depth: 9.95 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)