2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2023
2023-05-16 17:48:48 UTC (2023-05-16) · approx. 1:48 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time17:48 UTC≈ 1:48 PM UTC-4
Depth9.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.933°, -66.952°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
9.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9328°N
-66.9517°E
-66.9517°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71409643
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.057°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-16 18:11:10 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71409643). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 16, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71409643/