2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 13 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 26, 2023

2023-09-26 22:08:00 UTC (2023-09-26) · approx. 6:08 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time22:08 UTC≈ 6:08 PM UTC-4
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.851°, -66.869°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.85°, -66.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8510°N
-66.8693°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71426023
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
253.0°
Min Station Distance
0.124°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-26 22:19:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71426023). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 26, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 13 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico — September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71426023/