2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — August 18, 2023

2023-08-18 18:04:51 UTC (2023-08-18) · approx. 2:04 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time18:04 UTC≈ 2:04 PM UTC-4
Depth17.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.985°, -66.846°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
17.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9852°N
-66.8455°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71421743
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
72
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
178.0°
Min Station Distance
0.034°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-18 18:12:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71421743). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 18, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71421743/