2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 2 km NW of Yauco, Puerto Rico — October 12, 2023

2023-10-12 20:47:15 UTC (2023-10-12) · approx. 4:47 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time20:47 UTC≈ 4:47 PM UTC-4
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.049°, -66.871°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.05°, -66.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0490°N
-66.8713°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71428343
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
77
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
184.0°
Min Station Distance
0.074°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-12 21:08:53 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71428343). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 12, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 2 km NW of Yauco, Puerto Rico — October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71428343/