Earthquake 3 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico (1.9 md) (2025-05-17 09:23:27 UTC)

1747473807

17.9542, -67.0192

9.16 KM

A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 3 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico, at 2025-05-17 09:23:27 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 3 km SE 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 3 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico (1.9 md) (2025-05-17 09:23:27 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pr71482638

Nearest Places

Puerto Quijano / 0.66 km
Cayo Mata Seca / 1.29 km
Arrecife Enmedio / 1.33 km
Punta Peñones / 1.91 km
Isla Matei / 1.94 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

15 km NNW of Point Possession, Alaska
Time: 1747483617
Depth: 45.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3 km NNW of Aguanga, CA
Time: 1747483255
Depth: 15.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1747482898
Depth: 1.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1747482354
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Sumbawa Region, Indonesia
Time: 1747482354
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1747480658
Depth: 14.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3 km ESE of Yauco, Puerto Rico
Time: 1747480658
Depth: 14.81 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5 km SSE of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Time: 1747475581
Depth: 22.40 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1747475581
Depth: 22.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
Time: 1747471353
Depth: 17.49 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)