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M2.1 Depth: 14.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-09 03:55:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 03:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 03:55:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.96270, -67.03970
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 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: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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