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M3.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:16:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 10:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico region. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:16:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
19.09300, -65.30800
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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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  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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