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M1.5 Depth: 13.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 6 km S of Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico

UTC time: 2026-04-04 12:42:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 6 km S of Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico on April 4, 2026 at 12:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 12:42:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.89250, -66.22133
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 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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