2.0

M2.0 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — January 4, 2023

2023-01-04 23:02:52 UTC (2023-01-04) · approx. 7:02 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time23:02 UTC≈ 7:02 PM UTC-4
Depth15.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.914°, -66.868°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.91°, -66.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
15.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9142°N
-66.8677°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71390963
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
246.0°
Min Station Distance
0.062°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-04 23:21:36 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71390963). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 4, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71390963/