2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 7 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — January 18, 2024

2024-01-18 22:44:07 UTC (2024-01-18) · approx. 6:44 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time22:44 UTC≈ 6:44 PM UTC-4
Depth12.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.945°, -66.982°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
12.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9452°N
-66.9822°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71437198
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
77
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.064°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-18 22:51:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71437198). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 18, 2024). M2.2 Earthquake 7 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71437198/