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M3.4 Depth: 29.6 km

M3.4 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-19 16:37:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on May 19, 2026 at 16:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
29.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 16:37:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.13850, -65.17600
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.6 km
Shallow
29.6 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: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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