2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — August 23, 2024

2024-08-23 20:28:01 UTC (2024-08-23) · approx. 4:28 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time20:28 UTC≈ 4:28 PM UTC-4
Depth12.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.993°, -66.755°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.99°, -66.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9933°N
-66.7547°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71458113
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
111
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.186°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-23 21:59:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71458113). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 23, 2024). M2.7 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71458113/