2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — May 9, 2022

2022-05-09 22:30:59 UTC (2022-05-09) · approx. 6:30 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:30 UTC≈ 6:30 PM UTC-4
Depth10.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.971°, -66.969°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
10.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9707°N
-66.9690°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71348128
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
182.0°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2022-05-09 22:45:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71348128). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 9, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — May 9, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71348128/