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M2.1 Earthquake 1 km SSW of Palmarejo, Puerto Rico — September 17, 2024

2024-09-17 22:45:46 UTC (2024-09-17) · approx. 6:45 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time22:45 UTC≈ 6:45 PM UTC-4
Depth14.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.029°, -67.081°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.03°, -67.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
14.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0290°N
-67.0813°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71460433
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
128.0°
Min Station Distance
0.025°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-17 23:14:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71460433). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 17, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 1 km SSW of Palmarejo, Puerto Rico — September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71460433/