2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 72 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico — August 25, 2023

2023-08-25 18:22:55 UTC (2023-08-25) · approx. 1:22 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time18:22 UTC≈ 1:22 PM UTC-5
Depth17.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.636°, -67.772°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.64°, -67.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
17.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.6355°N
-67.7725°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71422143
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
127
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
265.0°
Min Station Distance
0.464°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-25 18:36:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71422143). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 25, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 72 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico — August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71422143/