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M3.2 Depth: 126.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Mayagüez, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 21:21:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 21:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Mayagüez, Puerto Rico (United States). At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 213 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
126.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 21:21:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Mayagüez
County
Mayagüez
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.19867, -67.05750
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.3 km
Intermediate
126.3 km
126.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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