2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — January 24, 2024

2024-01-24 21:15:52 UTC (2024-01-24) · approx. 5:15 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time21:15 UTC≈ 5:15 PM UTC-4
Depth11.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.936°, -66.938°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.94°, -66.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
11.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9360°N
-66.9377°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71437648
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.068°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-24 21:34:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71437648). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 24, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — January 24, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71437648/