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M2.2 Depth: 10.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Costa, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 16:37:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 16:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Costa, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 16:37:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Costa
County
Lajas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.97950, -66.99780
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than 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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