2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — August 4, 2023
2023-08-04 20:53:44 UTC (2023-08-04) · approx. 4:53 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time20:53 UTC≈ 4:53 PM UTC-4
Depth15.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.942°, -66.858°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
15.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9417°N
-66.8580°E
-66.8580°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71420503
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
126
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.039°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-04 21:16:37 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71420503). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 4, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71420503/