2.3

M2.3 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — August 21, 2022

2022-08-21 20:52:42 UTC (2022-08-21) · approx. 4:52 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time20:52 UTC≈ 4:52 PM UTC-4
Depth15.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.997°, -66.882°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.00°, -66.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
15.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9972°N
-66.8823°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71367303
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
91.0°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2022-08-22 00:09:01 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71367303). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 21, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — August 21, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71367303/