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M2.7 Depth: 43.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 16 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-17 04:35:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2025 at 04:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 16 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 229 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-17 04:35:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.97117, -67.34400
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 km
43 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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