2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 6 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 22, 2024

2024-03-22 23:03:18 UTC (2024-03-22) · approx. 7:03 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:03 UTC≈ 7:03 PM UTC-4
Depth14.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.912°, -66.920°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.91°, -66.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
14.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9123°N
-66.9200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71443638
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
0.061°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-22 23:12:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71443638). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 22, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 6 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico — March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71443638/