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M2.3 Depth: 17.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 18 km NW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 19:00:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 19:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 18 km NW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 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 214 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 19:00:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.16983, -67.33017
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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