2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — October 12, 2024

2024-10-12 19:46:00 UTC (2024-10-12) · approx. 3:46 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time19:46 UTC≈ 3:46 PM UTC-4
Depth10.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.975°, -66.834°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
10.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9752°N
-66.8335°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71462493
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
126
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
163.0°
Min Station Distance
0.201°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-12 20:13:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71462493). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 12, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — October 12, 2024. Retrieved October 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71462493/