2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — March 3, 2021

2021-03-03 19:51:06 UTC (2021-03-03) · approx. 3:51 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:51 UTC≈ 3:51 PM UTC-4
Depth6.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.975°, -66.957°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
6.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9746°N
-66.9573°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2021062006
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
193.0°
Min Station Distance
0.087°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2021-03-03 20:15:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2021062006). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, March 3, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2021062006/