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M2.2 Depth: 24.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Benavente, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 01:25:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 01:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Benavente, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
24.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 01:25:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Benavente
County
Hormigueros
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.11983, -67.08667
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.8 km
Shallow
24.8 km
24.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

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