2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — May 8, 2021

2021-05-08 19:37:43 UTC (2021-05-08) · approx. 3:37 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:37 UTC≈ 3:37 PM UTC-4
Depth16.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.977°, -66.846°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
16.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9775°N
-66.8461°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2021128015
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
0.198°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2021-05-08 20:01:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2021128015). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 8, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — May 8, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2021128015/