2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 7 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 27, 2024

2024-04-27 22:18:49 UTC (2024-04-27) · approx. 6:18 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:18 UTC≈ 6:18 PM UTC-4
Depth12.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.916°, -66.954°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
12.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9158°N
-66.9535°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71446873
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.070°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2024-04-27 22:32:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71446873). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 27, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 7 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71446873/