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M2.9 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-20 01:49:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on May 20, 2026 at 01:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 01:49:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.14420, -65.15390
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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