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M2.1 Depth: 16.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Boca, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 16:21:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Boca, Puerto Rico (United States) on January 16, 2026 at 16:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 126 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
16.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 16:21:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Boca
County
Guayanilla
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.99250, -66.82950
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.8 km
Shallow
16.8 km
16.8 km — close to 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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