2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 1 km S of Yauco, Puerto Rico — May 2, 2022

2022-05-02 20:00:25 UTC (2022-05-02) · approx. 4:00 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time20:00 UTC≈ 4:00 PM UTC-4
Depth15.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.018°, -66.850°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.02°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
15.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0178°N
-66.8495°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71347108
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
120
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
120.0°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2022-05-02 20:13:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71347108). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 2, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake 1 km S of Yauco, Puerto Rico — May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71347108/