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M2.8 Depth: 89.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-05 07:57:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on March 5, 2026 at 07:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
89.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-05 07:57:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.49000, -65.78500
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89 km
Intermediate
89 km
89 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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