2.5
M2.5 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — March 18, 2023
2023-03-18 18:37:22 UTC (2023-03-18) · approx. 2:37 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time18:37 UTC≈ 2:37 PM UTC-4
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.948°, -66.953°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9483°N
-66.9533°E
-66.9533°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71400758
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
93
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.049°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-18 18:57:01 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71400758). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 18, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71400758/