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M3.0 Depth: 57.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 22 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 15:02:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 15:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 22 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
57.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 15:02:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.69317, -67.08883
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.3 km
Shallow
57.3 km
57.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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