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M2.2 Depth: 8.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Barina, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 18:09:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Barina, Puerto Rico (United States) on March 30, 2026 at 18:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 18:09:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Barina
County
Yauco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.96630, -66.85980

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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