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M2.6 Depth: 8.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 2 km SW of Lluveras, Puerto Rico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-09 12:52:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 2 km SW of Lluveras, Puerto Rico (United States) on June 9, 2025 at 12:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 138 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2025-06-09 12:52:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Puerto Rico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.02467, -66.92200
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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