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M2.1 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 22:16:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 22:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to 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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