2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 0 km WSW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — August 8, 2024

2024-08-08 21:54:49 UTC (2024-08-08) · approx. 5:54 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time21:54 UTC≈ 5:54 PM UTC-4
Depth16.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.014°, -66.776°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.01°, -66.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
16.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0140°N
-66.7760°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71457128
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
88
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
166.0°
Min Station Distance
0.097°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-08 22:25:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71457128). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 8, 2024). M2.4 Earthquake 0 km WSW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71457128/