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M3.1 Depth: 25.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-01 01:02:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on May 1, 2026 at 01:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
25.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 01:02:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.16130, -66.76750
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.6 km
Shallow
25.6 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: 410 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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