2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 10 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 21, 2023

2023-07-21 19:26:56 UTC (2023-07-21) · approx. 3:26 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:26 UTC≈ 3:26 PM UTC-4
Depth11.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.893°, -66.960°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.89°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
11.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8927°N
-66.9597°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71418773
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
243.0°
Min Station Distance
0.111°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-21 20:23:35 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71418773). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 21, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 10 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71418773/