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M2.4 Depth: 8.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Costa, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 11:02:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 11:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Costa, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 11:02:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Costa
County
Lajas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.98383, -67.01017
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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