2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 0 km NE of Indios, Puerto Rico — December 16, 2023

2023-12-16 18:43:09 UTC (2023-12-16) · approx. 2:43 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time18:43 UTC≈ 2:43 PM UTC-4
Depth17.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.000°, -66.815°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.00°, -66.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
17.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9995°N
-66.8148°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71434138
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
86
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
172.0°
Min Station Distance
0.066°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-16 19:01:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71434138). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 16, 2023). M2.4 Earthquake 0 km NE of Indios, Puerto Rico — December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71434138/