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M3.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-29 05:34:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 05:34:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.41150, -66.13280
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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