2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — May 22, 2022

2022-05-22 17:34:25 UTC (2022-05-22) · approx. 1:34 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time17:34 UTC≈ 1:34 PM UTC-4
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.953°, -67.013°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -67.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9528°N
-67.0125°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71350098
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2022-05-22 17:54:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71350098). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 22, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — May 22, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71350098/