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M2.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 3 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 04:31:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 04:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 3 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico (United States). 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: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 04:31:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.93950, -66.90583
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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