2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 5 km SSE of Bajandas, Puerto Rico — September 8, 2024

2024-09-08 18:26:58 UTC (2024-09-08) · approx. 2:26 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time18:26 UTC≈ 2:26 PM UTC-4
Depth10.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.112°, -65.762°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.11°, -65.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
10.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1118°N
-65.7618°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71459518
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
123
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
138.0°
Min Station Distance
0.075°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-08 19:00:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71459518). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 8, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 5 km SSE of Bajandas, Puerto Rico — September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71459518/