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M2.0 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Maricao, Puerto Rico — April 18, 2023

2023-04-18 19:44:37 UTC (2023-04-18) · approx. 3:44 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time19:44 UTC≈ 3:44 PM UTC-4
Depth18.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.197°, -67.040°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.20°, -67.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
18.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1973°N
-67.0395°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71405753
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
95.0°
Min Station Distance
0.201°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-18 20:01:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71405753). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 18, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Maricao, Puerto Rico — April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71405753/