2.7
M2.7 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — May 8, 2023
2023-05-08 19:00:23 UTC (2023-05-08) · approx. 3:00 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time19:00 UTC≈ 3:00 PM UTC-4
Depth68.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.346°, -66.192°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
68.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3457°N
-66.1925°E
-66.1925°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71408578
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
113
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
159.0°
Min Station Distance
0.110°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-08 19:30:32 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71408578). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 8, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71408578/