2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 20 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — August 17, 2024

2024-08-17 23:50:09 UTC (2024-08-17) · approx. 7:50 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:50 UTC≈ 7:50 PM UTC-4
Depth27.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.647°, -66.653°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.65°, -66.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
27.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.6468°N
-66.6527°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71457673
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
251.0°
Min Station Distance
0.205°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-18 00:27:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71457673). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 17, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 20 km NNE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico — August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71457673/