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M2.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 03:36:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 03:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 219 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 03:36:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
isc
Coordinates
17.87300, -66.84700
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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