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M3.0 Depth: 51.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 08:32:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Rico (United States) on February 6, 2026 at 08:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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 data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 08:32:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Puerto Rico
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.00900, -65.63500
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 km
51 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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