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M2.2 Depth: 12.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-26 21:51:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 21:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Barina, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 21:51:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Barina
County
Yauco
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.96917, -66.84800
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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