Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 45.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
PUERTO RICO REGION
M3.4 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on February 28, 2026 at 07:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
222f73e4e6e2f9774c4dabffc8ca7c601c971865
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
45.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 07:17:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.31670,
-66.74930
Temperature
25.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
45.2 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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