2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SSW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — September 16, 2022

2022-09-16 17:18:30 UTC (2022-09-16) · approx. 1:18 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time17:18 UTC≈ 1:18 PM UTC-4
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.951°, -67.063°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -67.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9507°N
-67.0625°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71372038
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2022-09-16 17:36:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71372038). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 16, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SSW of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — September 16, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71372038/