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M2.1 Depth: 14.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-04-05 06:50:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 06:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO. With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 06:50:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.02530, -66.87700
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 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

  • Saba
    Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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