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M2.4 Depth: 23.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-10 10:11:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 10:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Mayagüez, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 23 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 194 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
23.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 10:11:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Mayagüez
County
Mayagüez
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.22050, -67.15667
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.5 km
Shallow
23.5 km
23.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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