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M3.0 Depth: 10.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-13 19:40:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M3.0
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 19:40:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.72130, -67.33580

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

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