M2.5 earthquake — 25 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 25 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico on Nov 3, 2026 at 03:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 33 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 | 32.5 km |
| Coordinates | 18.689, -66.443 |
| Time | Nov 3, 03:34 UTC |
| Location | 25 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71538373 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 50 km | Nov 5, 13:37 UTC | 3 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico |
| M3.5 | 78 km | Nov 6, 04:03 UTC | 1 km NW of Moca, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 82 km | Nov 7, 19:24 UTC | 1 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 88 km | Nov 7, 02:47 UTC | 1 km S of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico |
| M3.0 | 89 km | Nov 4, 05:12 UTC | 32 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 91 km | Nov 2, 01:20 UTC | 10 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.