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M1.7 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Lapa, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 13:12:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Lapa, Puerto Rico (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 13:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 13:12:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Lapa
County
Salinas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.00400, -66.26317
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower than 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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