M3.1 Depth: 119.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-13 04:35:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Bayamón, Puerto Rico (United States) on January 13, 2026 at 04:35 UTC. At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

119.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-13 04:35:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Puerto Rico

City

Bayamón

County

Bayamón

Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.41767, -66.13767

Temperature

25.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119.4 km

119.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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