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M3.0 Depth: 9.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-05-05 04:20:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO on May 5, 2026 at 04:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 04:20:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.94730, -66.95800
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 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

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  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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