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M1.8 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 23:45:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 23:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 23:45:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Guayanilla
County
Guayanilla
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.99950, -66.76683
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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