2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 3 km SW of Palmarejo, Puerto Rico — January 13, 2023

2023-01-13 20:33:59 UTC (2023-01-13) · approx. 4:33 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time20:33 UTC≈ 4:33 PM UTC-4
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.016°, -67.103°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.02°, -67.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0157°N
-67.1035°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71392653
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
93
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
192.0°
Min Station Distance
0.011°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-13 20:55:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71392653). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 13, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 3 km SW of Palmarejo, Puerto Rico — January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71392653/