2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 2 km E of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — October 8, 2021

2021-10-08 17:57:26 UTC (2021-10-08) · approx. 1:57 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time17:57 UTC≈ 1:57 PM UTC-4
Depth15.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.020°, -66.745°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.02°, -66.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
15.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0198°N
-66.7446°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2021281004
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
131.0°
Min Station Distance
0.140°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-08 19:36:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2021281004). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, October 8, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 2 km E of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2021281004/