2.1

M2.1 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — January 12, 2023

2023-01-12 19:09:43 UTC (2023-01-12) · approx. 3:09 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time19:09 UTC≈ 3:09 PM UTC-4
Depth16.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.897°, -66.849°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.90°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
16.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8967°N
-66.8488°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71392513
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
237.0°
Min Station Distance
0.083°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-12 19:51:49 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71392513). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 12, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71392513/