2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — May 27, 2021

2021-05-27 15:26:52 UTC (2021-05-27) · approx. 11:26 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time15:26 UTC≈ 11:26 AM UTC-4
Depth17.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.975°, -66.835°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
17.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9751°N
-66.8345°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2021147002
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
189.0°
Min Station Distance
0.238°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2021-05-27 15:58:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2021147002). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 27, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2021147002/