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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-17 15:42:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Boca, Puerto Rico (United States) on May 17, 2026 at 15:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 15:42:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Boca
County
Guayanilla
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.94720, -66.80190
Temperature
30.0°C

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