2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 5 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico — January 22, 2022

2022-01-22 20:34:38 UTC (2022-01-22) · approx. 4:34 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time20:34 UTC≈ 4:34 PM UTC-4
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.991°, -66.964°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9911°N
-66.9638°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr2022022007
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
154.0°
Min Station Distance
0.083°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2022-01-22 21:31:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr2022022007). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, January 22, 2022). M2.9 Earthquake 5 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico — January 22, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr2022022007/