M2.1 Depth: 14.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Jobos, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 16:32:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Jobos, Puerto Rico (United States) on April 6, 2026 at 16:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

14.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-06 16:32:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Puerto Rico

City

Jobos

County

Guayama

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.93930, -66.14850

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.8 km

14.8 km — close to 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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