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M2.5 Depth: 14.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 08:40:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 08:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico (United States). 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 08:40:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.28617, -67.42483
Temperature
28.6°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
14.4 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

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  • Saba
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
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    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

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