2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 2 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — August 30, 2023

2023-08-30 22:19:07 UTC (2023-08-30) · approx. 6:19 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time22:19 UTC≈ 6:19 PM UTC-4
Depth16.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.973°, -66.934°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -66.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
16.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9732°N
-66.9345°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71422713
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
77
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
182.0°
Min Station Distance
0.053°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-30 22:50:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71422713). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 30, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 2 km SW of Fuig, Puerto Rico — August 30, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71422713/