2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 4 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — January 2, 2024

2024-01-02 21:33:52 UTC (2024-01-02) · approx. 5:33 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time21:33 UTC≈ 5:33 PM UTC-4
Depth12.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.966°, -67.007°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.97°, -67.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9663°N
-67.0070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71436033
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
90
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
190.0°
Min Station Distance
0.036°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-02 21:49:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71436033). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 2, 2024). M2.4 Earthquake 4 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — January 2, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71436033/