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M2.1 Depth: 12.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-05 22:07:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Boca, Puerto Rico (United States) on February 5, 2026 at 22:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 22:07:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Boca
County
Guayanilla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.97570, -66.83080
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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