2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — December 16, 2024

2024-12-16 17:52:07 UTC (2024-12-16) · approx. 1:52 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time17:52 UTC≈ 1:52 PM UTC-4
Depth16.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.979°, -66.839°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 17.98°, -66.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
16.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9785°N
-66.8393°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71468733
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
107
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
158.0°
Min Station Distance
0.038°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2024-12-16 18:58:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71468733). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 16, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 2 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico — December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71468733/