2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 25, 2023

2023-05-25 22:06:17 UTC (2023-05-25) · approx. 6:06 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time22:06 UTC≈ 6:06 PM UTC-4
Depth14.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.957°, -66.960°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.96°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
14.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9572°N
-66.9600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71411013
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
127
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
0.079°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-25 22:40:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71411013). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 25, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71411013/