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M1.7 Depth: 25.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Vegas, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 01:17:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Vegas, Puerto Rico (United States) on February 24, 2026 at 01:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
25.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 01:17:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Vegas
County
Cayey
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.12117, -66.11600
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.4 km
Shallow
25.4 km
25.4 km — deeper 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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