2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — October 1, 2023

2023-10-01 23:46:02 UTC (2023-10-01) · approx. 7:46 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time23:46 UTC≈ 7:46 PM UTC-4
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.838°, -66.838°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.84°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8377°N
-66.8382°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71427183
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
111
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
258.0°
Min Station Distance
0.142°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-01 23:59:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71427183). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 1, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — October 1, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71427183/