M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region

UTC time: 2026-05-02 07:11:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico region on May 2, 2026 at 07:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 07:11:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
17.89800, -65.63200
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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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  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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