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M2.4 Depth: 13.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Arecibo, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 16:40:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 16:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Arecibo, Puerto Rico (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 16:40:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Arecibo
County
Arecibo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.60367, -66.69967
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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