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M3.0 Depth: 18.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puerto Ferro, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 15:42:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 15:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Puerto Ferro, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 15:42:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Ferro
County
Vieques
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.10983, -65.40283
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.8 km
Shallow
18.8 km
18.8 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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