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M2.5 Depth: 9.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 14 km S of Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-11 22:10:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 11, 2025 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 14 km S of Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 152 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-11 22:10:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.88500, -66.59883
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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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