2.7

M2.7 Earthquake near Mona Passage — August 6, 2023

2023-08-06 21:23:38 UTC (2023-08-06) · approx. 5:23 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time21:23 UTC≈ 5:23 PM UTC-4
Depth19.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.328°, -67.241°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.33°, -67.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
19.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.3283°N
-67.2407°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71420693
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
111
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
127.0°
Min Station Distance
0.013°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-06 21:37:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71420693). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 6, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake near Mona Passage — August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71420693/