2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 1 km SSW of Cayey, Puerto Rico — December 11, 2021

2021-12-11 23:30:25 UTC (2021-12-11) · approx. 7:30 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:30 UTC≈ 7:30 PM UTC-4
Depth18.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.101°, -66.173°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.10°, -66.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
18.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1013°N
-66.1728°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2021345011
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
105.0°
Min Station Distance
0.024°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2021-12-11 23:50:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2021345011). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, December 11, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 1 km SSW of Cayey, Puerto Rico — December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2021345011/