M2.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Mona Passage

UTC time: 2026-04-30 08:04:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 08:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Mona Passage. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 08:04:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.14400, -67.05700
Temperature
24.5°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
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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