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M3.2 Depth: 14.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-11 22:29:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 22:29:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.89500, -65.20770
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 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: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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