2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 56 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico — December 19, 2023

2023-12-19 21:04:31 UTC (2023-12-19) · approx. 5:04 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:04 UTC≈ 5:04 PM UTC-4
Depth13.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.838°, -65.493°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.84°, -65.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
13.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8380°N
-65.4933°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71434418
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
0.637°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-19 21:14:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71434418). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 19, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 56 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico — December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71434418/