2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico — January 17, 2024

2024-01-17 22:19:05 UTC (2024-01-17) · approx. 6:19 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:19 UTC≈ 6:19 PM UTC-4
Depth13.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.924°, -66.280°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -66.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
13.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9240°N
-66.2798°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71437143
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
0.113°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-17 22:34:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71437143). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 17, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico — January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71437143/