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M3.2 Depth: 26.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-01 14:57:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on May 1, 2026 at 14:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
26.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 14:57:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.10700, -66.78950
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.9 km
Shallow
26.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 463 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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