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M2.1 Depth: 18.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 11 km ESE of Maricao, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 17:50:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 11 km ESE of Maricao, Puerto Rico (United States) on October 18, 2025 at 17:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
18.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 17:50:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.15983, -66.87433
Temperature
30.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.6 km
Shallow
18.6 km
18.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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