2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 16, 2023

2023-03-16 22:49:07 UTC (2023-03-16) · approx. 6:49 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time22:49 UTC≈ 6:49 PM UTC-4
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.940°, -66.955°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9400°N
-66.9552°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71400543
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.055°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-16 23:16:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71400543). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 16, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71400543/