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M3.1 Depth: 12.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO

UTC time: 2026-05-02 14:13:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 14:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 14:13:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.01600, -67.14500
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 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: 417 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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