2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — February 15, 2024

2024-02-15 18:53:44 UTC (2024-02-15) · approx. 2:53 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time18:53 UTC≈ 2:53 PM UTC-4
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.955°, -66.951°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9547°N
-66.9515°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71440043
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.044°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-15 19:11:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71440043). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 15, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 4 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71440043/