M3.3 Depth: 10.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-03 03:36:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 03:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 03:36:42 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.89780, -67.43550
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

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