2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 3 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — March 19, 2023

2023-03-19 23:22:53 UTC (2023-03-19) · approx. 7:22 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time23:22 UTC≈ 7:22 PM UTC-4
Depth17.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.957°, -66.864°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
17.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9567°N
-66.8635°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71400878
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
209.0°
Min Station Distance
0.024°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-19 23:33:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71400878). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 19, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 3 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — March 19, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71400878/