M3.4 Earthquake 45 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico — June 15, 2024
2024-06-15 22:50:27 UTC (2024-06-15) · approx. 6:50 PM UTC-4 local
On June 15, 2024 at 22:50 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 45 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico, at a depth of 43.7 km and coordinates 18.9060°, -67.0730°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 2.1 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 140 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-67.0730°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Isabela, Puerto Rico?
The magnitude 3.4 earthquake that struck 45 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico on June 15, 2024 at 22:50 UTC had a depth of 43.7 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 3.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 3.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71452793). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 15, 2024). M3.4 Earthquake 45 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico — June 15, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71452793/