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M3.1 Depth: 14.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-11 15:34:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 15:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near PUERTO RICO REGION. 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 15:34:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.97770, -67.13650
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 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: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis

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