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M1.9 Depth: 18.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Yauco, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 23:22:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Yauco, Puerto Rico (United States) on July 11, 2026 at 23:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 23:22:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Yauco
County
Yauco
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.00733, -66.85167
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.9 km
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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