2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 1, 2023

2023-04-01 19:35:29 UTC (2023-04-01) · approx. 3:35 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time19:35 UTC≈ 3:35 PM UTC-4
Depth14.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.944°, -66.957°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
14.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9438°N
-66.9570°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71402283
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
110
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.080°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-01 20:08:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71402283). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 1, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71402283/