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M3.3 Depth: 14.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-07 22:23:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 22:23:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.87730, -67.34020
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 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

  • Saba
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

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