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M1.8 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 3 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 00:43:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 00:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 3 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS. United States: 231 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 00:43:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.97283, -67.01317
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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