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M2.9 Depth: 18.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 15:47:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on July 18, 2026 at 15:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
18.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 15:47:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.47750, -67.46200
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.5 km
Shallow
18.5 km
18.5 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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