2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 3 km WNW of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico — August 4, 2024

2024-08-04 22:55:08 UTC (2024-08-04) · approx. 6:55 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time22:55 UTC≈ 6:55 PM UTC-4
Depth81.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates18.214°, -67.169°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.21°, -67.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
81.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
18.2137°N
-67.1692°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71456968
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
122
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
0.023°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-04 23:10:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71456968). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 4, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 3 km WNW of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico — August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71456968/