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M3.2 Depth: 34.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 24 km NE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 08:55:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 24 km NE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 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: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
34.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 08:55:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.55000, -65.57367
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.3 km
Shallow
34.3 km
34.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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