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M2.9 Depth: 32.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:37:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico region on May 18, 2026 at 10:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:37:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
19.14900, -65.31100
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 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
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  • Quill, The
    Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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