2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico — October 7, 2024

2024-10-07 22:18:11 UTC (2024-10-07) · approx. 6:18 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time22:18 UTC≈ 6:18 PM UTC-4
Depth16.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.193°, -67.341°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.19°, -67.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
16.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1927°N
-67.3415°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71462043
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
124
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
256.0°
Min Station Distance
0.168°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-07 22:38:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71462043). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 7, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico — October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71462043/