M3.2 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region

UTC time: 2026-05-01 07:19:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico region on May 1, 2026 at 07:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 07:19:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
17.87700, -66.87900
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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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