2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 4 km NW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico — September 4, 2024

2024-09-04 17:51:27 UTC (2024-09-04) · approx. 1:51 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time17:51 UTC≈ 1:51 PM UTC-4
Depth38.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.254°, -66.420°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.25°, -66.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
38.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.2538°N
-66.4198°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71459278
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
130.0°
Min Station Distance
0.084°
RMS Residual
0.03 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-04 18:02:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71459278). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 4, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 4 km NW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico — September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71459278/