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M3.0 Depth: 35.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 52 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico

UTC time: 2026-08-12 15:11:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 15:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 52 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
35.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 15:11:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.95483, -66.86417
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.1 km
Shallow
35.1 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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