2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 30, 2023
2023-05-30 21:58:21 UTC (2023-05-30) · approx. 5:58 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:58 UTC≈ 5:58 PM UTC-4
Depth11.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.932°, -66.952°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
11.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9317°N
-66.9518°E
-66.9518°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71411783
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
130
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.058°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-05 22:07:41 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71411783). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 30, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 6 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 30, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71411783/