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M3.0 Depth: 18.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-03 07:11:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 07:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 07:11:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.83820, -67.29630
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

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