2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 8, 2022

2022-03-08 20:36:39 UTC (2022-03-08) · approx. 4:36 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:36 UTC≈ 4:36 PM UTC-4
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.952°, -66.954°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9522°N
-66.9545°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71339558
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
RMS Residual
0.02 sec
Last Updated
2022-03-08 20:49:07 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71339558). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, March 8, 2022). M2.1 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71339558/