2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — January 8, 2024

2024-01-08 20:39:10 UTC (2024-01-08) · approx. 4:39 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time20:39 UTC≈ 4:39 PM UTC-4
Depth50.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.983°, -66.848°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
50.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9825°N
-66.8480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71436553
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
0.031°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-08 20:59:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71436553). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 8, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Indios, Puerto Rico — January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71436553/