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M3.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 47 km NW of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

UTC time: 2025-02-25 08:52:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near 47 km NW of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on February 25, 2025 at 08:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 08:52:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.72650, -67.47510

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

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