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M2.1 Depth: 19.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-05-17 19:14:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO on May 17, 2026 at 19:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
19.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 19:14:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.27620, -66.30750
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.8 km
Shallow
19.8 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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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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