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M2.1 Depth: 20.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Espino, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 15:51:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 11, 2026 at 15:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Espino, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 15:51:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Espino
County
San Lorenzo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.10850, -66.03180
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 km
20.5 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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