M2.5 earthquake — 16 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 16 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico on Sep 14, 2026 at 05:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.4 km |
| Coordinates | 17.834, -66.835 |
| Time | Sep 14, 05:22 UTC |
| Location | 16 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71531778 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 10 km | Sep 18, 04:03 UTC | 7 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 14 km | Sep 18, 18:23 UTC | 6 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.9 | 16 km | Sep 18, 13:35 UTC | 4 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 16 km | Sep 18, 14:08 UTC | 3 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 16 km | Sep 12, 09:52 UTC | 1 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M4.8 | 17 km | Sep 18, 13:19 UTC | 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.