2.9

M2.9 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — October 2, 2023

2023-10-02 20:38:02 UTC (2023-10-02) · approx. 4:38 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time20:38 UTC≈ 4:38 PM UTC-4
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.892°, -66.843°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.89°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8922°N
-66.8430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71427288
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
125
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
209.0°
Min Station Distance
0.089°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-02 20:50:35 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71427288). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 2, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71427288/