Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico (1.7 md) (2025-10-23 23:46:47 UTC)

1761263207

17.9290, -66.9437

8.32 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico, at 2025-10-23 23:46:47 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 6 km SW of Guánica, 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 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico (1.7 md) (2025-10-23 23:46:47 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.7

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pr71498683

Nearest Places

Arrecife Baúl / 0.75 km
Monte de la Brea / 1.09 km
Punta Manglillo / 1.28 km
Punta Jorobado / 1.35 km
Escuela Las Salinas / 1.5 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.2

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
Time: 1761278495
Depth: 52.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.5

SPAIN
Time: 1761278310
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.3

6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1761278259
Depth: 2.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1761278247
Depth: 2.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1761278247
Depth: 2.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.6

7 km WNW of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Time: 1761266947
Depth: 11.02 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.6

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1761266947
Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1761263171
Depth: 14.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

7 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico
Time: 1761263171
Depth: 14.50 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.5

13 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
Time: 1761232144
Depth: 13.70 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)