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M3.3 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 11 km SW of La Playa, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 22:15:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 11 km SW of La Playa, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 22:15:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.20600, -67.25500
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — deeper than 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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