2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 7 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — August 30, 2024

2024-08-30 19:04:40 UTC (2024-08-30) · approx. 3:04 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time19:04 UTC≈ 3:04 PM UTC-4
Depth9.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.947°, -66.978°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
9.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9467°N
-66.9783°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71458678
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.067°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-30 19:30:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71458678). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 30, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 7 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71458678/