2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 4 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 9, 2021

2021-09-09 21:37:35 UTC (2021-09-09) · approx. 5:37 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time21:37 UTC≈ 5:37 PM UTC-4
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.933°, -66.889°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.93°, -66.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9330°N
-66.8893°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2021252008
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.159°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2021-09-09 22:06:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2021252008). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 9, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 4 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2021252008/