2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 14 km NW of Aguada, Puerto Rico — August 21, 2023

2023-08-21 17:39:01 UTC (2023-08-21) · approx. 1:39 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time17:39 UTC≈ 1:39 PM UTC-4
Depth19.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.468°, -67.287°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.47°, -67.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
19.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4682°N
-67.2870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71421858
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
92
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.135°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-21 18:13:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71421858). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 21, 2023). M2.4 Earthquake 14 km NW of Aguada, Puerto Rico — August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71421858/