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M2.7 Depth: 4.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near San Germán, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 16:13:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 16:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near San Germán, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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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