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M2.8 Depth: 82.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 12:59:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on August 12, 2026 at 12:59 UTC. At around 82 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
82.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 12:59:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.61400, -67.21017
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 82.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 82.3 km
Intermediate
82.3 km
82.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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