2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 17 km S of Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico — March 7, 2024

2024-03-07 19:58:37 UTC (2024-03-07) · approx. 3:58 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time19:58 UTC≈ 3:58 PM UTC-4
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.797°, -66.203°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.80°, -66.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.7972°N
-66.2027°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71442323
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
0.191°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-15 17:35:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71442323). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 7, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 17 km S of Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico — March 7, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71442323/