2.6

M2.6 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — February 9, 2023

2023-02-09 22:54:24 UTC (2023-02-09) · approx. 6:54 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time22:54 UTC≈ 6:54 PM UTC-4
Depth36.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.968°, -66.659°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
36.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9675°N
-66.6595°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71395793
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
181.0°
Min Station Distance
0.090°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-09 23:21:58 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71395793). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 9, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71395793/