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M1.6 Depth: 26.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 4 km WSW of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico

UTC time: 2026-04-02 00:25:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 4 km WSW of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico on April 2, 2026 at 00:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
26.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 00:25:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.13967, -66.75883
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.8 km
Shallow
26.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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