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M3.1 Depth: 11.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 2 km NNW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 18:11:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 18:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 2 km NNW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 18:11:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.01867, -66.72800
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 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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