2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — August 24, 2020
2020-08-24 17:14:19 UTC (2020-08-24) · approx. 1:14 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time17:14 UTC≈ 1:14 PM UTC-4
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.979°, -66.943°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9790°N
-66.9428°E
-66.9428°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr2020237011
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
119
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
172.0°
Min Station Distance
0.064°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2020-08-24 17:27:05 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2020237011). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 24, 2020). M2.8 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — August 24, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2020237011/