2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 5 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico — January 9, 2024

2024-01-09 23:01:22 UTC (2024-01-09) · approx. 7:01 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time23:01 UTC≈ 7:01 PM UTC-4
Depth23.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.134°, -67.051°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.13°, -67.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
23.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1337°N
-67.0512°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71436648
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
49.0°
Min Station Distance
0.049°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-09 23:17:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71436648). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 9, 2024). M2.7 Earthquake 5 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico — January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71436648/