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M3.1 Depth: 6.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-18 13:20:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on May 18, 2026 at 13:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 13:20:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.07330, -65.36180
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 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: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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