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M3.1 Depth: 129.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 09:15:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 09:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
129.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 09:15:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.14600, -65.65900
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 129 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 129 km
Intermediate
129 km
129 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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