2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 24 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico — October 8, 2024

2024-10-08 22:09:05 UTC (2024-10-08) · approx. 6:09 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time22:09 UTC≈ 6:09 PM UTC-4
Depth9.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.163°, -67.410°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.16°, -67.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
9.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.1633°N
-67.4105°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71462083
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
285.0°
Min Station Distance
0.270°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-08 22:36:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71462083). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 8, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 24 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico — October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71462083/