2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 3 km ENE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — April 7, 2024

2024-04-07 19:21:19 UTC (2024-04-07) · approx. 3:21 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time19:21 UTC≈ 3:21 PM UTC-4
Depth15.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.045°, -66.823°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.05°, -66.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
15.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0452°N
-66.8235°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71445078
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
93
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.039°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2024-04-07 19:57:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71445078). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 7, 2024). M2.5 Earthquake 3 km ENE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71445078/