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M3.6 Depth: 61.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:50:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico region on May 18, 2026 at 10:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:50:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
18.99400, -65.32300
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61 km
Shallow
61 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
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  • Quill, The
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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