2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km S of Las Mar?as, Puerto Rico — July 8, 2023

2023-07-08 18:47:11 UTC (2023-07-08) · approx. 2:47 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time18:47 UTC≈ 2:47 PM UTC-4
Depth27.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.222°, -66.996°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.22°, -67.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
27.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2223°N
-66.9955°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71416828
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
80
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.040°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-18 20:25:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71416828). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 8, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km S of Las Mar?as, Puerto Rico — July 8, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71416828/