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M2.4 Depth: 37.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 4 km NW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 07:56:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 4 km NW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico (United States) on September 8, 2025 at 07:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
37.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 07:56:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.24883, -66.42350
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.8 km
Shallow
37.8 km
37.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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