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M2.0 Depth: 15.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-24 10:59:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Lapa, Puerto Rico (United States) on March 24, 2026 at 10:59 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 10:59:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Lapa
County
Salinas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.04200, -66.24900
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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