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M4.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region

UTC time: 2026-05-18 11:40:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 11:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico region. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 11:40:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.97600, -65.36000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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