2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 2 km SE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — May 23, 2024

2024-05-23 23:30:47 UTC (2024-05-23) · approx. 7:30 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:30 UTC≈ 7:30 PM UTC-4
Depth11.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.020°, -66.837°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.02°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
11.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0203°N
-66.8368°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71449928
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
123
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
133.0°
Min Station Distance
0.060°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-23 23:49:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71449928). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 23, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 2 km SE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71449928/