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M3.1 Depth: 15.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ensenada, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 21:46:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ensenada, Puerto Rico (United States) on July 25, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 21:46:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Ensenada
County
Guánica
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.93983, -66.90883
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 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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