2.9

M2.9 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — June 20, 2023

2023-06-20 19:41:55 UTC (2023-06-20) · approx. 3:41 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time19:41 UTC≈ 3:41 PM UTC-4
Depth11.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.850°, -66.887°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.85°, -66.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
11.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8503°N
-66.8868°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71414178
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
250.0°
Min Station Distance
0.123°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-26 20:54:13 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71414178). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 20, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — June 20, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71414178/