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M2.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Mona Passage (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 17:22:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Mona Passage (United States) on December 31, 2025 at 17:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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 ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 17:22:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.11600, -67.05100
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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