M3.2 Depth: 77.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 54 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 16:48:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 16:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 54 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 234 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
77.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 16:48:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.14317, -67.72467
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77.6 km
Intermediate
77.6 km
77.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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