M3.5 Depth: 109.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 01:13:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION (United States) on August 30, 2025 at 01:13 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 238 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

109.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-30 01:13:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Puerto Rico

Source

emsc

Coordinates

18.42410, -65.60260

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

109 km

109 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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