2.8

M2.8 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — April 10, 2023

2023-04-10 23:31:12 UTC (2023-04-10) · approx. 7:31 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:31 UTC≈ 7:31 PM UTC-4
Depth13.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.948°, -66.957°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
13.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9482°N
-66.9565°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71403853
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.078°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-10 23:43:16 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71403853). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 10, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71403853/