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M3.0 Earthquake 2 km E of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico — June 16, 2024

2024-06-16 16:59:52 UTC (2024-06-16) · approx. 12:59 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM3.0(md)
Time16:59 UTC≈ 12:59 PM UTC-4
Depth58.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.414°, -66.310°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.41°, -66.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 md
Depth
58.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.4138°N
-66.3100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71452848
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
134
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
180.0°
Min Station Distance
0.107°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2024-06-16 17:33:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71452848). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 16, 2024). M3.0 Earthquake 2 km E of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico — June 16, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71452848/