2.5

M2.5 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — January 8, 2023

2023-01-08 19:35:55 UTC (2023-01-08) · approx. 3:35 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time19:35 UTC≈ 3:35 PM UTC-4
Depth12.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.823°, -66.907°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.82°, -66.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
12.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8228°N
-66.9070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71391708
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
263.0°
Min Station Distance
0.154°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-08 20:18:23 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71391708). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 8, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71391708/