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M2.1 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 21:34:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on August 12, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 21:34:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.93033, -66.84083
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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