M3.0 Depth: 19.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-04-06 06:35:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 06:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MONA PASSAGE, PUERTO RICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 06:35:54 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.22680, -67.64720
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.2 km
Shallow
19.2 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: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands

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