2.5

M2.5 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — February 28, 2023

2023-02-28 21:07:11 UTC (2023-02-28) · approx. 5:07 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time21:07 UTC≈ 5:07 PM UTC-4
Depth11.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.933°, -66.824°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.93°, -66.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
11.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9335°N
-66.8240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71397783
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
98
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
181.0°
Min Station Distance
0.067°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-28 21:26:48 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71397783). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 28, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71397783/