2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 6 km N of Yauco, Puerto Rico — February 17, 2024

2024-02-17 20:21:06 UTC (2024-02-17) · approx. 4:21 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:21 UTC≈ 4:21 PM UTC-4
Depth12.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.090°, -66.840°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.09°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
12.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0900°N
-66.8400°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71440283
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
200.0°
Min Station Distance
0.120°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-17 20:41:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71440283). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 17, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 6 km N of Yauco, Puerto Rico — February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71440283/