2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 10 km SW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — June 21, 2024

2024-06-21 17:30:09 UTC (2024-06-21) · approx. 1:30 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time17:30 UTC≈ 1:30 PM UTC-4
Depth13.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.026°, -65.540°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.03°, -65.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
13.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0263°N
-65.5402°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71453638
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
206.0°
Min Station Distance
0.072°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2024-06-21 19:10:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71453638). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 21, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 10 km SW of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71453638/