2.7

M2.7 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — April 13, 2023

2023-04-13 19:16:18 UTC (2023-04-13) · approx. 3:16 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time19:16 UTC≈ 3:16 PM UTC-4
Depth14.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.922°, -66.846°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
14.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9217°N
-66.8463°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71404808
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
109
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.062°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-13 19:27:54 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71404808). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 13, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71404808/