2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 7 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — February 19, 2023

2023-02-19 20:55:44 UTC (2023-02-19) · approx. 4:55 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time20:55 UTC≈ 4:55 PM UTC-4
Depth11.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.930°, -66.840°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.93°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
11.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9302°N
-66.8402°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71396768
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
0.058°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-19 21:08:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71396768). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 19, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 7 km SSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — February 19, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71396768/