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M2.7 Depth: 51.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Bayamón, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 11:54:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Bayamón, Puerto Rico (United States) on July 1, 2026 at 11:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
51.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 11:54:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Bayamón
County
Bayamón
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.38983, -66.18250
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.9 km
Shallow
51.9 km
51.9 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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