2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 12, 2023
2023-05-12 20:12:57 UTC (2023-05-12) · approx. 4:12 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time20:12 UTC≈ 4:12 PM UTC-4
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.954°, -66.965°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9537°N
-66.9652°E
-66.9652°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71409088
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
103
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.084°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-12 21:05:22 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71409088). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 12, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71409088/