2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 15 km ESE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2024

2024-05-16 23:02:47 UTC (2024-05-16) · approx. 7:02 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time23:02 UTC≈ 7:02 PM UTC-4
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.930°, -65.760°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.93°, -65.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9305°N
-65.7598°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71449118
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
228.0°
Min Station Distance
0.227°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-17 00:06:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71449118). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 16, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 15 km ESE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico — May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71449118/