2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km W of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico — March 5, 2023

2023-03-05 19:18:04 UTC (2023-03-05) · approx. 3:18 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:18 UTC≈ 3:18 PM UTC-4
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.043°, -66.978°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.04°, -66.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0427°N
-66.9785°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71398398
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
191.0°
Min Station Distance
0.096°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-05 21:51:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71398398). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 5, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km W of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico — March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71398398/