2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 4 km NE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — March 17, 2023
2023-03-17 17:01:58 UTC (2023-03-17) · approx. 1:01 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time17:01 UTC≈ 1:01 PM UTC-4
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.006°, -67.020°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0057°N
-67.0205°E
-67.0205°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71400663
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
110
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
110.0°
Min Station Distance
0.043°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-17 17:48:49 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: pr71400663). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 17, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 4 km NE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71400663/