2.9

M2.9 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — October 23, 2022

2022-10-23 19:41:09 UTC (2022-10-23) · approx. 3:41 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time19:41 UTC≈ 3:41 PM UTC-4
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.959°, -66.971°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9595°N
-66.9708°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71379358
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
180.0°
Min Station Distance
0.061°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-03 15:23:34 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71379358). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 23, 2022). M2.9 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — October 23, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71379358/