2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 1 km NE of Indios, Puerto Rico — October 23, 2023

2023-10-23 22:57:05 UTC (2023-10-23) · approx. 6:57 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:57 UTC≈ 6:57 PM UTC-4
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.007°, -66.809°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.01°, -66.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0070°N
-66.8092°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71429663
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
171.0°
Min Station Distance
0.021°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-23 23:06:40 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71429663). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 23, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 1 km NE of Indios, Puerto Rico — October 23, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71429663/