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M2.8 Depth: 4.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 16 km ESE of El Negro, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 06:03:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2025 at 06:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 16 km ESE of El Negro, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 209 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 06:03:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.96467, -65.71550
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower 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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