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M3.1 Depth: 22.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-30 07:53:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Indiera Fría, Puerto Rico (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 07:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 07:53:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Indiera Fría
County
Maricao
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.15600, -66.93100
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — deeper 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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