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M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 07:15:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico region (United States) on December 13, 2025 at 07:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 07:15:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
isc
Coordinates
17.96100, -66.35800
Temperature
21.5°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 (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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  • Nevis Peak
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  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom

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