3.0
M3.0 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — October 15, 2023
2023-10-15 21:54:38 UTC (2023-10-15) · approx. 5:54 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time21:54 UTC≈ 5:54 PM UTC-4
Depth13.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.591°, -66.494°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
13.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.5907°N
-66.4938°E
-66.4938°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71428708
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
137
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.118°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-15 22:36:41 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71428708). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 15, 2023). M3.0 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — October 15, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71428708/