2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 11 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — February 4, 2023

2023-02-04 21:49:43 UTC (2023-02-04) · approx. 5:49 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time21:49 UTC≈ 5:49 PM UTC-4
Depth12.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.863°, -66.907°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.86°, -66.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
12.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8635°N
-66.9070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71395378
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
116
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.108°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-04 22:12:53 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71395378). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 4, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 11 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — February 4, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71395378/