2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — December 27, 2023

2023-12-27 19:00:28 UTC (2023-12-27) · approx. 3:00 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time19:00 UTC≈ 3:00 PM UTC-4
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.951°, -66.940°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9512°N
-66.9403°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71435463
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
85
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
182.0°
Min Station Distance
0.037°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-27 19:09:41 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71435463). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 27, 2023). M2.4 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — December 27, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71435463/