2.1
M2.1 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — August 6, 2022
2022-08-06 21:49:33 UTC (2022-08-06) · approx. 5:49 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time21:49 UTC≈ 5:49 PM UTC-4
Depth10.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.984°, -67.001°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
10.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9843°N
-67.0007°E
-67.0007°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71363373
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
157.0°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2022-08-06 23:56:11 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71363373). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 6, 2022). M2.1 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — August 6, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71363373/