2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 1 km NNE of Palomas, Puerto Rico — February 15, 2022

2022-02-15 17:44:09 UTC (2022-02-15) · approx. 1:44 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time17:44 UTC≈ 1:44 PM UTC-4
Depth15.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.026°, -66.868°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.03°, -66.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
15.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0255°N
-66.8678°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71334988
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
107.0°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2022-02-15 18:25:46 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71334988). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, February 15, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 1 km NNE of Palomas, Puerto Rico — February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71334988/