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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Río Cañas Arriba, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 17:13:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 17:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Río Cañas Arriba, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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