2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — October 5, 2024

2024-10-05 23:14:50 UTC (2024-10-05) · approx. 7:14 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time23:14 UTC≈ 7:14 PM UTC-4
Depth10.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.905°, -66.862°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.91°, -66.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
10.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9050°N
-66.8625°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71461848
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
125
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
198.0°
Min Station Distance
0.184°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-05 23:27:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71461848). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 5, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico — October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71461848/