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M2.9 Depth: 33.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:36:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 10:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:36:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.14930, -65.31050
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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