2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 5 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico — May 17, 2023

2023-05-17 18:39:02 UTC (2023-05-17) · approx. 2:39 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time18:39 UTC≈ 2:39 PM UTC-4
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.240°, -66.439°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.24°, -66.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2397°N
-66.4393°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71409743
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
0.138°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-17 19:42:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71409743). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 17, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 5 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico — May 17, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71409743/