2.7
M2.7 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — August 6, 2022
2022-08-06 20:15:40 UTC (2022-08-06) · approx. 4:15 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time20:15 UTC≈ 4:15 PM UTC-4
Depth13.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.868°, -66.906°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
13.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8677°N
-66.9057°E
-66.9057°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71363283
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
116
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2022-10-21 23:18:35 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71363283). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 6, 2022). M2.7 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — August 6, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71363283/