2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 33 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico — July 17, 2024

2024-07-17 19:34:48 UTC (2024-07-17) · approx. 2:34 PM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time19:34 UTC≈ 2:34 PM UTC-5
Depth4.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.220°, -67.544°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.22°, -67.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
4.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2197°N
-67.5437°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71455753
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
174.0°
Min Station Distance
0.303°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2024-07-17 20:15:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71455753). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 17, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 33 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico — July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71455753/