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M2.2 Depth: 13.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Barina, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 18:35:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 18:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Barina, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 18:35:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Barina
County
Yauco
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.96200, -66.84883
Temperature
31.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 km
13.2 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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