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M3.1 Depth: 112.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near San Juan, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 14:55:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near San Juan, Puerto Rico (United States) on April 23, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
112.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 14:55:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
San Juan
County
San Juan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.44880, -66.07530
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.4 km
Intermediate
112.4 km
112.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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