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M3.1 Depth: 88.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 05:09:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 05:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico (United States). At around 89 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
88.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 05:09:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.32720, -67.45970
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.7 km
Intermediate
88.7 km
88.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

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