Earthquake PUERTO RICO (2.0 md) (2024-12-23 17:03:47 UTC)

1734973427

17.9760, -66.9475

8.70 KM

A 2.0 magnitude earthquake struck on PUERTO RICO, at 2024-12-23 17:03:47 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

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 (2.0 md) (2024-12-23 17:03:47 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.0

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20241223_0000166

Nearest Places

Cerro Lajara / 0.59 km
El Peñon / 1.64 km
Ensenada / 1.68 km
Guánica Zona Urbana / 1.89 km
Central Guánica / 2.1 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.2

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1734994075
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.7

16 km S of Ester, Alaska
Time: 1734993969
Depth: 11.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

58 km S of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska
Time: 1734993575
Depth: 25.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

CENTRAL ALASKA
Time: 1734993575
Depth: 25.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.1

40 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734992386
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.2

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1734973647
Depth: 15.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

7 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
Time: 1734959830
Depth: 8.88 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.2

PUERTO RICO REGION
Time: 1734947827
Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

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

2.6

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