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M3.2 Depth: 13.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 15:42:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (United States) on May 17, 2026 at 15:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 15:42:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Guayanilla
County
Guayanilla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.99720, -66.80850
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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