2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico — January 14, 2024

2024-01-14 20:04:46 UTC (2024-01-14) · approx. 4:04 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time20:04 UTC≈ 4:04 PM UTC-4
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.947°, -66.280°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9467°N
-66.2802°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71436878
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
105
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
176.0°
Min Station Distance
0.093°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-14 20:18:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71436878). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 14, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico — January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71436878/