Earthquake 8 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico (2.3 md) (2024-10-23 16:42:45 UTC)

1729701765

17.9503, -67.2650

6.36 KM

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico, at 2024-10-23 16:42:45 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 8 km WSW of Pole Ojea, 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 8 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico (2.3 md) (2024-10-23 16:42:45 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

2.3

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pr71463308

Nearest Places

Bajo Casabe / 5.03 km
Punta Aguila / 5.36 km
Corozo Salt Flats / 5.88 km
Playa El Combate / 5.98 km
Playa Aguila / 6.26 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.4

30 km NW of Furnace Creek, California
Time: 1734947650
Depth: 4.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.3

GREECE
Time: 1734947405
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

LUZON, PHILIPPINES
Time: 1734947126
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

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

0.3

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

Nearest Earthquake

2.6

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

2.6

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

2.6

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

2.2

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

0.0

2 km E of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico
Time: 1734773294
Depth: 11.94 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)