2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 2 km ESE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — April 14, 2023

2023-04-14 23:08:36 UTC (2023-04-14) · approx. 7:08 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time23:08 UTC≈ 7:08 PM UTC-4
Depth12.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.027°, -66.825°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.03°, -66.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
12.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0272°N
-66.8247°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71404978
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
177.0°
Min Station Distance
0.217°
RMS Residual
0.03 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-14 23:27:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71404978). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 14, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 2 km ESE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71404978/