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M2.8 Depth: 53.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Camuy, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 14:30:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Camuy, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 14:30:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Camuy
County
Camuy
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.53517, -66.89633
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 km
53 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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