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M1.8 Depth: 17.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 3 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 23:01:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2025 at 23:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 3 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
17.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-07 23:01:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.95900, -66.81400
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.9 km
Shallow
17.9 km
17.9 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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