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M2.9 Depth: 103.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 6 km NNW of Loíza, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 20:06:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 6 km NNW of Loíza, Puerto Rico (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. 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 197 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
103.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 20:06:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.47967, -65.90617
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.8 km
Intermediate
103.8 km
103.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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