2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 4 km NE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — December 31, 2023

2023-12-31 21:42:27 UTC (2023-12-31) · approx. 5:42 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time21:42 UTC≈ 5:42 PM UTC-4
Depth14.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.064°, -66.816°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.06°, -66.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
14.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0642°N
-66.8160°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71435938
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
101
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
93.0°
Min Station Distance
0.107°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-31 21:58:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71435938). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 31, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 4 km NE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71435938/