M2.2 Depth: 7.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 10 km SW of Potala Pastillo, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 17:23:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 10 km SW of Potala Pastillo, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 150 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

7.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-08 17:23:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Puerto Rico

Source

usgs

Coordinates

17.92400, -66.56267

Temperature

31.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.7 km

7.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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