2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — September 12, 2024

2024-09-12 19:06:08 UTC (2024-09-12) · approx. 3:06 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:06 UTC≈ 3:06 PM UTC-4
Depth12.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.951°, -66.994°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.95°, -66.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
12.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9510°N
-66.9937°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71459863
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
3
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
0.051°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-12 20:17:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71459863). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 12, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71459863/