2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 2 km W of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — August 6, 2023
2023-08-06 19:35:38 UTC (2023-08-06) · approx. 3:35 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:35 UTC≈ 3:35 PM UTC-4
Depth17.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.024°, -66.818°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
17.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0238°N
-66.8178°E
-66.8178°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71420683
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
154.0°
Min Station Distance
0.076°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-06 19:48:03 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71420683). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 6, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 2 km W of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71420683/