2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SSW of Monte Grande, Puerto Rico — January 16, 2023

2023-01-16 18:54:51 UTC (2023-01-16) · approx. 2:54 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time18:54 UTC≈ 2:54 PM UTC-4
Depth19.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.060°, -67.115°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.06°, -67.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
19.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0600°N
-67.1155°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71392933
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
0.054°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-16 19:10:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71392933). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 16, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SSW of Monte Grande, Puerto Rico — January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71392933/