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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near PUERTO RICO REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-20 03:46:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near PUERTO RICO REGION on March 20, 2026 at 03:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 03:46:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.83450, -67.29520
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands

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