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M2.5 Depth: 32.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 19:00:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on May 20, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 130 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
32.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 19:00:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.92650, -65.49980
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.2 km
Shallow
32.2 km
32.2 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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  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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