Earthquake PUERTO RICO REGION (2.8 md) (2024-10-20 03:42:45 UTC)

1729395765

17.9413, -66.9030

10.30 KM

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck on PUERTO RICO REGION, at 2024-10-20 03:42:45 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in PUERTO RICO REGION

Recommendation
Light Earthquake

Action

Light shaking may be felt indoors.

Suggestion

Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.

Earthquake PUERTO RICO REGION (2.8 md) (2024-10-20 03:42:45 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.8

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20241020_0000024

Nearest Places

Corona La Laja / 0.66 km
Punta Meseta / 1.06 km
Guanica Lighthouse (historical) / 1.07 km
Punta Pescadores / 1.16 km
Playa de Jaboncillo / 1.34 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

GREECE
Time: 1734946332
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1734946188
Depth: 1.96 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

6 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii
Time: 1734945961
Depth: 1.26 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
Time: 1734945961
Depth: 1.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii
Time: 1734945931
Depth: 1.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

8 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
Time: 1734937615
Depth: 9.70 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1734937615
Depth: 9.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

11 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
Time: 1734917658
Depth: 18.53 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

PUERTO RICO
Time: 1734829767
Depth: 8.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1734800159
Depth: 7.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)