2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 3 km NNE of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — December 9, 2023

2023-12-09 22:12:19 UTC (2023-12-09) · approx. 6:12 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time22:12 UTC≈ 6:12 PM UTC-4
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.047°, -66.782°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.05°, -66.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0472°N
-66.7817°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71433613
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
91
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
142.0°
Min Station Distance
0.117°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-09 22:53:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71433613). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 9, 2023). M2.4 Earthquake 3 km NNE of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — December 9, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71433613/