2.3

M2.3 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — July 2, 2023

2023-07-02 22:44:44 UTC (2023-07-02) · approx. 6:44 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:44 UTC≈ 6:44 PM UTC-4
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.903°, -66.854°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.90°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9028°N
-66.8543°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71415923
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
0.076°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-02 23:03:34 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71415923). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 2, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71415923/