2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 4 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 12, 2023

2023-04-12 18:59:43 UTC (2023-04-12) · approx. 2:59 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time18:59 UTC≈ 2:59 PM UTC-4
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.930°, -66.901°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.93°, -66.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9300°N
-66.9010°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71404548
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
76
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.043°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-12 19:13:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71404548). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 12, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 4 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71404548/