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M3.3 Depth: 96.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 32 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 06:36:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near 32 km WNW of Rincón, Puerto Rico (United States) on January 2, 2026 at 06:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
96.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 06:36:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.48917, -67.51650
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96.5 km
Intermediate
96.5 km
96.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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