2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 20 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 8, 2024

2024-05-08 21:50:21 UTC (2024-05-08) · approx. 5:50 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time21:50 UTC≈ 5:50 PM UTC-4
Depth9.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.795°, -66.954°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.79°, -66.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
9.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.7948°N
-66.9535°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71448128
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
130
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
0.181°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-08 22:08:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71448128). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 8, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 20 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico — May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71448128/