M2.5 earthquake — 6 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 6 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico on Jul 27, 2026 at 16:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 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 | 12.4 km |
| Coordinates | 17.925, -66.867 |
| Time | Jul 27, 16:44 UTC |
| Location | 6 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| USGS event ID | pr71526058 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 3 km | Jul 22, 21:56 UTC | 6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 3 km | Jul 22, 21:22 UTC | 6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico |
| M3.5 | 5 km | Jul 28, 17:59 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M2.6 | 5 km | Jul 26, 14:52 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
| M2.7 | 5 km | Jul 24, 08:52 UTC | 5 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico |
| M2.5 | 5 km | Jul 25, 22:45 UTC | 4 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.