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M3.2 Depth: 100.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 06:52:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 06:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico (United States). At around 100 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
100.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 06:52:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.60517, -66.89783
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100.1 km
Intermediate
100.1 km
100.1 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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