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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 39 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-29 03:55:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 39 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico (United States) on June 29, 2025 at 03:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-29 03:55:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.42830, -67.61360
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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