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M3.0 Depth: 8.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 09:26:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on March 30, 2026 at 09:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 194 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 09:26:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.63420, -66.94800
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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