M3.7 Depth: 22.9 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 05:19:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on October 7, 2025 at 05:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
22.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-07 05:19:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.80890, -66.87010
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.9 km
Shallow
22.9 km
22.9 km — deeper than 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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