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M1.9 Depth: 12.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 2 km ESE of Palomas, Puerto Rico

UTC time: 2026-03-23 18:14:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 2 km ESE of Palomas, Puerto Rico on March 23, 2026 at 18:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 18:14:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.00683, -66.85133
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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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