2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 2 km N of Palomas, Puerto Rico — May 9, 2021

2021-05-09 18:55:08 UTC (2021-05-09) · approx. 2:55 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time18:55 UTC≈ 2:55 PM UTC-4
Depth15.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.035°, -66.874°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.04°, -66.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
15.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0350°N
-66.8741°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2021129010
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
85
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
168.0°
Min Station Distance
0.182°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2021-05-09 19:05:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2021129010). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 9, 2021). M2.4 Earthquake 2 km N of Palomas, Puerto Rico — May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2021129010/