2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 3 km S of Lajas, Puerto Rico — January 4, 2023
2023-01-04 18:45:30 UTC (2023-01-04) · approx. 2:45 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time18:45 UTC≈ 2:45 PM UTC-4
Depth13.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.022°, -67.054°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
13.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0222°N
-67.0537°E
-67.0537°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71390948
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.018°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-04 19:57:55 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71390948). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 4, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km S of Lajas, Puerto Rico — January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71390948/