2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 12 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — October 16, 2023

2023-10-16 18:57:41 UTC (2023-10-16) · approx. 2:57 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time18:57 UTC≈ 2:57 PM UTC-4
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.876°, -66.850°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.88°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8763°N
-66.8502°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71428863
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
73
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
243.0°
Min Station Distance
0.102°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-16 19:10:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71428863). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 16, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 12 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71428863/