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M2.5 Depth: 4.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 05:30:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 05:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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 EMSC. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 05:30:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.78680, -66.91480
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

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