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M2.0 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 21, 2023
2023-08-21 18:12:13 UTC (2023-08-21) · approx. 2:12 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time18:12 UTC≈ 2:12 PM UTC-4
Depth10.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.953°, -66.944°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
10.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9532°N
-66.9435°E
-66.9435°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71421873
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
Min Station Distance
0.038°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-21 18:21:38 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71421873). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 21, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71421873/