2.1

M2.1 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — April 16, 2023

2023-04-16 16:16:57 UTC (2023-04-16) · approx. 12:16 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time16:16 UTC≈ 12:16 PM UTC-4
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.959°, -66.972°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9595°N
-66.9715°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71405363
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
200.0°
Min Station Distance
0.061°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-16 16:33:23 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71405363). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 16, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71405363/