M2.6 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 01:19:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 11, 2026 at 01:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-11 01:19:15 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.80820, -66.80330
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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