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M2.7 Depth: 9.5 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Carenero, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 05:51:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Carenero, Puerto Rico (United States) on January 7, 2026 at 05:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 05:51:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Carenero
County
Guánica
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.96817, -66.89633
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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