2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 8, 2023
2023-04-08 23:03:38 UTC (2023-04-08) · approx. 7:03 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:03 UTC≈ 7:03 PM UTC-4
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.932°, -66.926°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9318°N
-66.9260°E
-66.9260°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71402988
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.062°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-08 23:32:46 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71402988). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 8, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 4 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71402988/