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M3.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region

UTC time: 2026-03-13 23:59:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico region. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 23:59:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
18.97900, -66.67800
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Saba
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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