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M3.1 Depth: 14.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Arecibo, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 22:44:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Arecibo, Puerto Rico (United States) on January 14, 2026 at 22:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 22:44:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Arecibo
County
Arecibo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.57917, -66.76883
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 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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