2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 2 km WNW of Bayamon, Puerto Rico — August 30, 2023

2023-08-30 21:24:01 UTC (2023-08-30) · approx. 5:24 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time21:24 UTC≈ 5:24 PM UTC-4
Depth32.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.189°, -66.138°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.19°, -66.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
32.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1893°N
-66.1377°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71422708
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
157.0°
Min Station Distance
0.225°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-30 21:47:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71422708). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 30, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 2 km WNW of Bayamon, Puerto Rico — August 30, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71422708/