2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 2 km SE of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — October 21, 2024

2024-10-21 16:11:14 UTC (2024-10-21) · approx. 12:11 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time16:11 UTC≈ 12:11 PM UTC-4
Depth13.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.000°, -66.755°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.00°, -66.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
13.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9997°N
-66.7553°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71463163
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
107
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
142.0°
Min Station Distance
0.040°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-21 16:31:46 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71463163). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 21, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 2 km SE of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico — October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71463163/