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M3.5 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-05-01 15:57:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO on May 1, 2026 at 15:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 15:57:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.22310, -67.18230
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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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