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M3.3 Depth: 11.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 17 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 06:16:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near 17 km SW of Stella, Puerto Rico (United States) on December 1, 2025 at 06:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 USGS. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 06:16:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.20850, -67.35783
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 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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