2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 14 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — October 17, 2024

2024-10-17 20:51:05 UTC (2024-10-17) · approx. 4:51 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time20:51 UTC≈ 4:51 PM UTC-4
Depth11.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.995°, -65.390°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.00°, -65.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
11.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9952°N
-65.3897°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71462843
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
209.0°
Min Station Distance
0.327°
RMS Residual
0.41 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-17 21:12:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71462843). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 17, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 14 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico — October 17, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71462843/