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M3.2 Depth: 6.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 26 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 06:47:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 26 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico (United States) on August 9, 2025 at 06:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 06:47:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.39683, -67.48883
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower 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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