2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 7 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2024

2024-01-06 20:55:06 UTC (2024-01-06) · approx. 4:55 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time20:55 UTC≈ 4:55 PM UTC-4
Depth4.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.918°, -67.016°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -67.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
4.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9175°N
-67.0157°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71436448
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
246.0°
Min Station Distance
0.058°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-06 21:30:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71436448). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 6, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 7 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71436448/