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M2.3 Depth: 14.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Yauco, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 13:19:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 13:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Yauco, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 USGS. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 13:19:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Yauco
County
Yauco
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.99433, -66.84383
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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