2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 16 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico — May 3, 2023
2023-05-03 18:58:37 UTC (2023-05-03) · approx. 2:58 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time18:58 UTC≈ 2:58 PM UTC-4
Depth4.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.998°, -67.338°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
4.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9977°N
-67.3377°E
-67.3377°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71407778
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
187.0°
Min Station Distance
0.165°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-03 19:11:39 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71407778). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 3, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 16 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico — May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71407778/