2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 12 km N of Yauco, Puerto Rico — December 23, 2023

2023-12-23 20:11:06 UTC (2023-12-23) · approx. 4:11 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time20:11 UTC≈ 4:11 PM UTC-4
Depth21.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.151°, -66.848°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.15°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
21.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1505°N
-66.8483°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71435083
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
120
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
88.0°
Min Station Distance
0.131°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-23 20:34:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71435083). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 23, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 12 km N of Yauco, Puerto Rico — December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71435083/