2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SE of Boquerón, Puerto Rico — May 29, 2023

2023-05-29 19:56:22 UTC (2023-05-29) · approx. 3:56 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:56 UTC≈ 3:56 PM UTC-4
Depth15.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.001°, -67.147°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.00°, -67.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
15.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0008°N
-67.1473°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71411703
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
227.0°
Min Station Distance
0.036°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-29 20:08:32 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71411703). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 29, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SE of Boquerón, Puerto Rico — May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71411703/