2.3

M2.3 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — November 8, 2022

2022-11-08 17:38:35 UTC (2022-11-08) · approx. 1:38 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time17:38 UTC≈ 1:38 PM UTC-4
Depth15.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.978°, -66.852°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
15.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9782°N
-66.8515°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71381343
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
190.0°
Min Station Distance
0.027°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2022-11-08 17:49:22 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71381343). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 8, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71381343/