2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 12 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 6, 2022

2022-08-06 22:16:30 UTC (2022-08-06) · approx. 6:16 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:16 UTC≈ 6:16 PM UTC-4
Depth13.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.857°, -66.882°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.86°, -66.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
13.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8573°N
-66.8822°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71363388
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
284.0°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2022-08-06 23:46:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71363388). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 6, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 12 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 6, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71363388/