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M1.8 Depth: 12.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Montalva, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 20:53:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Montalva, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 20:53:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Montalva
County
Guánica
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.93333, -66.92450
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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