2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6 km ENE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — May 29, 2024

2024-05-29 20:40:40 UTC (2024-05-29) · approx. 4:40 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time20:40 UTC≈ 4:40 PM UTC-4
Depth15.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.993°, -66.990°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -66.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
15.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9928°N
-66.9900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71450913
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
147.0°
Min Station Distance
0.057°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-29 20:51:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71450913). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 29, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km ENE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71450913/