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M1.8 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 5 km S of Utuado, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 12:12:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 5 km S of Utuado, Puerto Rico (United States) on April 30, 2026 at 12:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 12:12:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.21900, -66.70350
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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