2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 1 km ENE of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — May 31, 2023

2023-05-31 19:38:30 UTC (2023-05-31) · approx. 3:38 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time19:38 UTC≈ 3:38 PM UTC-4
Depth15.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.023°, -66.783°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.02°, -66.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
15.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0233°N
-66.7830°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71411898
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
71
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
160.0°
Min Station Distance
0.009°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-31 20:04:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71411898). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 31, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 1 km ENE of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — May 31, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71411898/