Data last collected:
11 Jan 2020, 12:54
5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
A magnitude 5.9 mwp earthquake at 5 km depth.
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Where is 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico?
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17.949000, -66.850800
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Depth in another unit
The recorded event depth of 5 km is approximately 3.11 miles below the source reference surface. Depth alone does not describe damage or local hazard.
Interpreting the recorded coordinates
The published position for 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico is 17.949° north and 66.8508° west. This expresses the source coordinates in hemispheres; it does not establish an entrance, public access or a safe route.