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M2.2 Depth: 12.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 13:03:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO (United States) on April 21, 2026 at 13:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 13:03:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.97300, -67.08920
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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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