22 Dec 2025, 19:56 UTC · Dec 22, 2:56 PM ET

M3.5 earthquake 22 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 22 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico at Dec 22, 2:56 PM ET, 70 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter.

M3.5 22 km N of Brenas, Puerto RicoM3.6 104 km N of San Juan, Puerto RicoM3.7 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto RicoM3.7 117 km N of San Juan, Puerto RicoM3.7 65 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto RicoM3.7 57 km NNE of Isabela, Puerto RicoM3.8 30 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto RicoM3.8 113 km N of San Juan, Puerto RicoM3.9 104 km N of Brenas, Puerto RicoM3.9 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto RicoM3.9 60 km N of Hatillo, Puerto RicoM4.0 65 km N of Hatillo, Puerto RicoM4.2 2 km SW of Río Lajas, Puerto Rico
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.5 md
Time22 Dec 2025, 19:56 UTC
Location18.666°, -66.338° – 22 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico
Depth70.0 km
Felt reports0
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)2.2
USGS eventpr2025356000
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 22 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico earthquake?

Magnitude 3.5 (md), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 70 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 2.2 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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