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M3.4 Depth: 93.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 06:56:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on January 23, 2026 at 06:56 UTC. At around 93 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
93.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 06:56:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.20150, -68.05420
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93.3 km
Intermediate
93.3 km
93.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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