2.3

M2.3 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — March 15, 2022

2022-03-15 19:16:16 UTC (2022-03-15) · approx. 3:16 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:16 UTC≈ 3:16 PM UTC-4
Depth16.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.966°, -66.871°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
16.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9663°N
-66.8715°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71340343
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
204.0°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2022-03-15 19:39:16 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71340343). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, March 15, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71340343/