2.7
M2.7 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — February 28, 2023
2023-02-28 20:17:50 UTC (2023-02-28) · approx. 4:17 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time20:17 UTC≈ 4:17 PM UTC-4
Depth10.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.944°, -66.946°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
10.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9435°N
-66.9458°E
-66.9458°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71397773
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
111
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
188.0°
Min Station Distance
0.045°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-28 20:54:51 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71397773). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 28, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71397773/