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M3.1 Depth: 10.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 13 km S of Arroyo, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-11 06:23:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 11, 2025 at 06:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 13 km S of Arroyo, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-11 06:23:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.84033, -66.06567
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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