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M2.5 Depth: 20.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 4 km E of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 21:12:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 4 km E of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico (United States) on September 4, 2025 at 21:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 224 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 21:12:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.13933, -67.08833
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.4 km
Shallow
20.4 km
20.4 km — deeper 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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