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M2.2 Depth: 12.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 2 km NNW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 16:09:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 16:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 2 km NNW of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 16:09:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.04483, -66.79967
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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