2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Gu?nica, Puerto Rico — July 28, 2023

2023-07-28 22:34:03 UTC (2023-07-28) · approx. 6:34 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time22:34 UTC≈ 6:34 PM UTC-4
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.952°, -66.952°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9517°N
-66.9517°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71419518
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
204.0°
Min Station Distance
0.046°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-18 20:35:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71419518). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 28, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 5 km WSW of Gu?nica, Puerto Rico — July 28, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71419518/