2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — April 17, 2024

2024-04-17 21:58:41 UTC (2024-04-17) · approx. 5:58 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time21:58 UTC≈ 5:58 PM UTC-4
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.871°, -66.582°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.87°, -66.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.8708°N
-66.5822°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71445863
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.055°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2024-04-17 22:12:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71445863). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 17, 2024). M2.4 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico — April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71445863/