2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — August 15, 2022

2022-08-15 18:33:18 UTC (2022-08-15) · approx. 2:33 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time18:33 UTC≈ 2:33 PM UTC-4
Depth15.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.967°, -66.849°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
15.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9668°N
-66.8493°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71366138
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
204.0°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2022-08-15 19:02:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71366138). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 15, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71366138/