2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 43 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico — August 7, 2024

2024-08-07 21:12:47 UTC (2024-08-07) · approx. 5:12 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time21:12 UTC≈ 5:12 PM UTC-4
Depth21.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.752°, -65.609°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.75°, -65.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
21.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7517°N
-65.6095°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71457078
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
229.0°
Min Station Distance
0.534°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-07 21:40:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71457078). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 7, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 43 km NNE of Vieques, Puerto Rico — August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71457078/