2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 5 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — May 9, 2021
2021-05-09 16:02:36 UTC (2021-05-09) · approx. 12:02 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time16:02 UTC≈ 12:02 PM UTC-4
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.940°, -67.004°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9403°N
-67.0045°E
-67.0045°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr2021129009
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.049°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2021-05-09 16:25:38 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2021129009). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 9, 2021). M2.9 Earthquake 5 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2021129009/