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M2.5 Depth: 16.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 2 km ENE of Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 22:40:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 22:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 2 km ENE of Ponce, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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 210 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 22:40:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.02167, -66.60083
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — close to 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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