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M2.2 Depth: 14.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 05:28:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 05:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 148 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 05:28:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Guayanilla
County
Guayanilla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.02650, -66.79470
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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