2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 29, 2023

2023-08-29 16:55:12 UTC (2023-08-29) · approx. 12:55 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time16:55 UTC≈ 12:55 PM UTC-4
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.942°, -66.962°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9425°N
-66.9622°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71422548
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-29 17:16:23 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71422548). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 29, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71422548/