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M2.3 Depth: 14.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Montalva, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 23:08:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 23:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Montalva, Puerto Rico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 23:08:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Puerto Rico
City
Montalva
County
Guánica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.93780, -66.97430
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 km — close to 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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