Magnitude
M5.1
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PUERTO RICO REGION
M5.1 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on February 19, 2026 at 14:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
7c4d0ad4b5f45fbc9b8b11084b80410c0e1f61c1
Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 14:18:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.85160,
-66.59600
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 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
Felt reports
10felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Feb 19, 2026, 8:19 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Arecibo153.9 kmS87'754
San Juan162.4 kmS418'140
Santo Domingo Este373.8 kmSW700'000
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Volcanoes nearby
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours0
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM3.6
M3.62026-02-20 08:11:12 UTC110.4 kmPuerto Rico region
M3.32026-02-21 03:09:43 UTC74.2 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
M3.42026-02-22 01:02:54 UTC119.0 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
M3.12026-02-24 00:31:11 UTC66.2 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
M3.12026-02-25 22:45:34 UTC100.4 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
M3.42026-02-28 07:17:16 UTC61.6 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
M2.72026-03-05 11:07:36 UTC141.3 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
M3.02026-03-07 16:16:54 UTC67.0 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
M3.42026-03-07 19:58:58 UTC79.8 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
M3.12026-03-07 21:38:33 UTC60.9 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
M3.12026-03-08 02:33:12 UTC63.5 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
M3.12026-03-10 21:14:39 UTC102.1 kmPUERTO RICO REGION
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.9 to M5.1.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM4.910.0 km32.7 km
EMSCM5.130.0 km0.0 km
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥419
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-03-01
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
Strongest earlier events
M5.22026-02-19 14:18:02 UTC30.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of San Juan (Monde)
M4.72025-05-17 03:24:16 UTC94.3 kmMona Passage
M4.52025-03-02 12:40:21 UTC140.8 km110 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
M4.42025-09-30 10:07:34 UTC54.9 km116 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico
M4.42025-08-22 16:28:41 UTC131.6 km39 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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