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M3.2 Depth: 7.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 14:59:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 14:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 14:59:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.14700, -67.32783
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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