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M2.2 Depth: 21.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Palos Blancos, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 10:17:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 10:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Palos Blancos, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
21.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 10:17:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Palos Blancos
County
Corozal
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.27267, -66.29017
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.5 km
Shallow
21.5 km
21.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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