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M3.8 Depth: 72.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 54 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 16:06:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 16:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 54 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 234 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
72.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 16:06:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.13430, -67.72080
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
72 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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