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M2.0 Depth: 23.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Maricao, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 01:45:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Maricao, Puerto Rico (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 01:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 01:45:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Maricao
County
Maricao
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.16667, -66.96283
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.2 km
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 km — deeper 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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