2.8

M2.8 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — October 20, 2023

2023-10-20 19:45:30 UTC (2023-10-20) · approx. 3:45 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time19:45 UTC≈ 3:45 PM UTC-4
Depth10.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.937°, -66.944°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
10.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9372°N
-66.9435°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71429333
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.048°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-20 20:03:25 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71429333). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 20, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — October 20, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71429333/