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M3.0 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 07:56:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico region (United States) on December 13, 2025 at 07:56 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 07:56:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.53100, -66.40300
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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