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M2.8 Depth: 47.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-09 03:18:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on May 9, 2026 at 03:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 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
M2.8
Depth
47.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 03:18:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.83930, -67.32220
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.7 km
Shallow
47.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

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