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M3.0 Depth: 66.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 10:44:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 1, 2025 at 10:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico region (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 10:44:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.60400, -66.73200
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 km
66 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 386 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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