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M2.9 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Puerto Rico region (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 10:07:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 10:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Puerto Rico region (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 10:07:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.11000, -66.37900
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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