2.8

M2.8 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — May 21, 2022

2022-05-21 18:17:11 UTC (2022-05-21) · approx. 2:17 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time18:17 UTC≈ 2:17 PM UTC-4
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.992°, -67.438°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -67.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9920°N
-67.4377°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71349778
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
116
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
263.0°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2022-05-21 18:40:29 UTC

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Location

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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: pr71349778). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 21, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — May 21, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71349778/