2.8

M2.8 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — March 24, 2023

2023-03-24 20:47:22 UTC (2023-03-24) · approx. 4:47 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time20:47 UTC≈ 4:47 PM UTC-4
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.956°, -66.953°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9563°N
-66.9533°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71401443
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
123
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
201.0°
Min Station Distance
0.045°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-26 21:54:19 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71401443). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 24, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — March 24, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71401443/