2.1

M2.1 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — June 15, 2023

2023-06-15 17:57:42 UTC (2023-06-15) · approx. 1:57 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time17:57 UTC≈ 1:57 PM UTC-4
Depth19.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.229°, -66.995°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.23°, -66.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
19.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2288°N
-66.9945°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71413578
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
129.0°
Min Station Distance
0.247°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2023-06-16 16:10:02 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71413578). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 15, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71413578/