2.1

M2.1 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — August 8, 2023

2023-08-08 21:54:23 UTC (2023-08-08) · approx. 5:54 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time21:54 UTC≈ 5:54 PM UTC-4
Depth11.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.938°, -66.860°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
11.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9380°N
-66.8597°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71420923
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.041°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-08 22:11:53 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71420923). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 8, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71420923/