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M2.1 Depth: 15.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 1 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 02:28:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 1 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 02:28:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.99333, -66.82933
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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