2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 2 km SW of Palomas, Puerto Rico — December 15, 2024

2024-12-15 19:11:35 UTC (2024-12-15) · approx. 3:11 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time19:11 UTC≈ 3:11 PM UTC-4
Depth12.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.000°, -66.889°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.00°, -66.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
12.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9997°N
-66.8888°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71468668
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
108.0°
Min Station Distance
0.026°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2024-12-15 19:52:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71468668). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 15, 2024). M2.4 Earthquake 2 km SW of Palomas, Puerto Rico — December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71468668/