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M2.5 Depth: 29.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-04-05 20:33:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO on April 5, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
29.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 20:33:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.21720, -66.14670
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.9 km
Shallow
29.9 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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