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M2.2 Depth: 12.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 17:49:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 17:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 17:49:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.01150, -66.74050
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 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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