2.1
M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — January 8, 2023
2023-01-08 20:44:56 UTC (2023-01-08) · approx. 4:44 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:44 UTC≈ 4:44 PM UTC-4
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.936°, -66.900°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9365°N
-66.8998°E
-66.8998°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71391728
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
0.043°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-08 21:04:56 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71391728). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 8, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71391728/