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M1.9 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 23:55:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2026 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 178 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 23:55:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.92167, -66.98667
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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