2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 36 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico — September 21, 2024

2024-09-21 22:38:44 UTC (2024-09-21) · approx. 6:38 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time22:38 UTC≈ 6:38 PM UTC-4
Depth38.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.793°, -66.386°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.79°, -66.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
38.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7925°N
-66.3863°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71460633
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
127
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
246.0°
Min Station Distance
0.472°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-21 23:50:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71460633). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 21, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 36 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico — September 21, 2024. Retrieved September 21, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71460633/