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M2.8 Depth: 13.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-30 14:27:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 14:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Quebradillas, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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