2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico — March 12, 2024

2024-03-12 22:20:44 UTC (2024-03-12) · approx. 6:20 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:20 UTC≈ 6:20 PM UTC-4
Depth12.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.923°, -66.285°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -66.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
12.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9227°N
-66.2848°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71442863
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
187.0°
Min Station Distance
0.116°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-12 22:30:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71442863). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 12, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico — March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71442863/