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M2.4 Depth: 12.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Salinas, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 15:35:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 15:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Salinas, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 15:35:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Salinas
County
Salinas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.98000, -66.32880
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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