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M2.0 Depth: 17.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Carite, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 09:26:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Carite, Puerto Rico (United States) on May 4, 2026 at 09:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
17.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 09:26:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Carite
County
Guayama
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.06680, -66.11300
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.1 km
Shallow
17.1 km
17.1 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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