M3.0 Earthquake 7 km NW of Caban, Puerto Rico — May 10, 2024
2024-05-10 18:08:23 UTC (2024-05-10) · approx. 2:08 PM UTC-4 local
On May 10, 2024 at 18:08 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 7 km NW of Caban, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 25.3 km and coordinates 18.4863°, -67.1910°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 567 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 77 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-67.1910°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Caban, Puerto Rico?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 7 km NW of Caban, Puerto Rico on May 10, 2024 at 18:08 UTC had a depth of 25.3 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71448293). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 10, 2024). M3.0 Earthquake 7 km NW of Caban, Puerto Rico — May 10, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71448293/