2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — October 16, 2023
2023-10-16 17:36:41 UTC (2023-10-16) · approx. 1:36 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time17:36 UTC≈ 1:36 PM UTC-4
Depth18.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.929°, -66.848°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
18.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9290°N
-66.8483°E
-66.8483°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71428853
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.054°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-16 17:51:07 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71428853). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 16, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71428853/