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M2.6 Depth: 31.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Carolina, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 21:48:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Carolina, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 148 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
31.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 21:48:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Carolina
County
Carolina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.32150, -65.91550
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.8 km
Shallow
31.8 km
31.8 km — deeper than 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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