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M2.6 Depth: 13.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Arecibo, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 10:29:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 10:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Arecibo, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 10:29:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Arecibo
County
Arecibo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.49083, -66.63317
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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