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M1.7 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 5 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 20:15:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 20:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 5 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 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: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 20:15:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.92217, -66.91417
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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