2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 9 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 8, 2024

2024-03-08 22:50:08 UTC (2024-03-08) · approx. 6:50 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:50 UTC≈ 6:50 PM UTC-4
Depth13.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.900°, -66.956°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.90°, -66.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
13.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8997°N
-66.9557°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71442478
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
262.0°
Min Station Distance
0.104°
RMS Residual
0.03 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-09 00:49:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71442478). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 8, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 9 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71442478/