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M3.2 Depth: 97.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 02:13:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on May 1, 2026 at 02:13 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
97.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 02:13:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.54850, -66.29700
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.5 km
Intermediate
97.5 km
97.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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