2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 17 km S of Jobos, Puerto Rico — May 7, 2022

2022-05-07 22:50:31 UTC (2022-05-07) · approx. 6:50 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time22:50 UTC≈ 6:50 PM UTC-4
Depth2.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.796°, -66.176°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.80°, -66.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
2.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.7957°N
-66.1762°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71347818
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
98
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2022-05-07 23:17:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71347818). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 7, 2022). M2.5 Earthquake 17 km S of Jobos, Puerto Rico — May 7, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71347818/