2.5

M2.5 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — October 28, 2023

2023-10-28 23:33:27 UTC (2023-10-28) · approx. 7:33 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time23:33 UTC≈ 7:33 PM UTC-4
Depth15.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.034°, -66.795°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.03°, -66.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
15.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0337°N
-66.7952°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71430178
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
93
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
173.0°
Min Station Distance
0.099°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-28 23:41:34 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71430178). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 28, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71430178/