2.2

M2.2 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — February 17, 2022

2022-02-17 22:45:53 UTC (2022-02-17) · approx. 6:45 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time22:45 UTC≈ 6:45 PM UTC-4
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.991°, -66.940°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -66.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9910°N
-66.9397°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71335383
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
77
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
153.0°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2022-02-17 23:03:48 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71335383). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, February 17, 2022). M2.2 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71335383/