2.6

M2.6 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — May 3, 2023

2023-05-03 18:27:40 UTC (2023-05-03) · approx. 2:27 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time18:27 UTC≈ 2:27 PM UTC-4
Depth13.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.919°, -66.844°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
13.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9190°N
-66.8438°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71407758
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
227.0°
Min Station Distance
0.065°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-03 19:02:21 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71407758). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 3, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71407758/