2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 7 km S of Lares, Puerto Rico — July 4, 2024

2024-07-04 15:41:09 UTC (2024-07-04) · approx. 11:41 AM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time15:41 UTC≈ 11:41 AM UTC-4
Depth23.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.223°, -66.877°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.22°, -66.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
23.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2228°N
-66.8775°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71454588
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
119.0°
Min Station Distance
0.106°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2024-07-04 16:10:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71454588). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 4, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 7 km S of Lares, Puerto Rico — July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71454588/