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M2.1 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-05-05 03:34:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO on May 5, 2026 at 03:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 03:34:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.21020, -66.71070
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 374 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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