2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 7 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — August 19, 2024

2024-08-19 22:42:34 UTC (2024-08-19) · approx. 6:42 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time22:42 UTC≈ 6:42 PM UTC-4
Depth2.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.920°, -66.858°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.92°, -66.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
2.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9197°N
-66.8575°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71457808
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
85
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
227.0°
Min Station Distance
0.184°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-19 22:55:32 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71457808). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 19, 2024). M2.4 Earthquake 7 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — August 19, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71457808/