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M2.6 Depth: 58.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region

UTC time: 2026-05-06 16:52:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico region on May 6, 2026 at 16:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 16:52:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
18.68400, -66.91500
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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