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M3.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 06:31:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on April 27, 2026 at 06:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 06:31:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.93450, -66.98600
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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