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M2.9 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.9 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-06 21:34:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on May 6, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 21:34:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.99000, -65.59000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 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

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  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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