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M3.4 Depth: 61.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-03 04:06:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 04:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
61.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 04:06:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.41020, -65.83320
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.1 km
Shallow
61.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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