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M2.2 Depth: 10.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 4 km SSW of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-20 12:21:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2025 at 12:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 4 km SSW of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-20 12:21:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.00350, -66.96033
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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