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M2.1 Depth: 11.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-18 13:43:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Montalva, Puerto Rico (United States) on February 18, 2026 at 13:43 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 13:43:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Montalva
County
Guánica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.97680, -66.94920
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 km
11.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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